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Order no. 179/2026 determines the update of financial compensation values regarding selective and undifferentiated collection of packaging waste in the Autonomous Region of Madeira for the year 2026.
The update was based on a factor of 1.022, resulting from the application of the Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP). The new values, detailed in the order's annexes, cover selective collection, sorting, and energy recovery operations for materials such as glass, paper/cardboard, plastics, steel, aluminum, and wood.
The Regional Government has approved the plan for the 2026 summer season, focusing on prevention and surveillance in high-risk areas.
The Madeira Government has approved the amounts that tobacco producers must pay to municipalities to offset the costs of cleaning plastic filters in 2026 and 2027.
The Regional Secretariat for Tourism, Environment and Culture has officially released the list of bathing waters, their respective seasons, and beaches with lifeguard supervision for the current season.