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Take a photo
Photograph the item or upload an image already saved on your phone.
Made for Portugal
recicla-me
Not sure where to recycle? Take a photo.
One piece of packaging. One question. Send a photo on ChatGPT and find out where your waste belongs in Portugal.
ChatGPT account required. No recicla-me fees; platform usage limits apply.
Free to useOn ChatGPTNo installation
Milk carton
Recommended destination
Recommended destination
Yellow recycling bin
Long-life packaging. Empty and flatten it before disposal.
Illustrative demonstration
Pilot estimate
— estimated identifications
How is this calculated?
Projection at 5 photos/hour since 1 February 2026. This is not a measured usage count.
How it works
From a question to the right bin, in three steps.
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Get a recommendation
The assistant analyses the image and returns a clear recommendation.
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Recycle correctly
Place the item in the right stream with more confidence and less doubt.
Visual examples
The right place starts here.
From everyday packaging to items that need a little extra care.
Glass bottle
Green recycling bin
Empty the bottle. Sort the cap according to its material.
Milk carton
Yellow recycling bin
Long-life packaging, ideally flattened.
Cardboard box
Blue recycling bin
Paper and cardboard without significant grease.
Battery
Battery collection point
Special stream. It should not go into standard recycling bins.
Features
A little help that fits your day.
Image recognition
Optimised for Portugal
Fast
Free
No separate subscription
Available 24/7
No installation
Works on mobile
Simple answers
Accessible AI
Context
Portugal is still far from Europe's recycling targets.
Sorting a piece of packaging is a small act. Making it an everyday habit helps change these numbers.
5.6M
tonnes of municipal waste in Portugal in 2024 (rounded figure)
54%
of municipal waste ended up in landfill in mainland Portugal in 2024
60%
European target for municipal waste prepared for reuse and recycling by 2030
The path to 2030
Municipal waste prepared for reuse and recycling, by weight.
2024 data · checked in September 2026
Applied science
Simple to use. Carefully prepared.
Prepared with GAIA© technology from Algorithm G, recicla-me brings together public recycling knowledge and an approach to preparing and testing answers. These credentials relate to the underlying technology.
International acceleration
Algorithm G's participation in international acceleration programmes for technology and artificial intelligence projects.
Supercomputing validation
Testing and statistical validation pathways for the underlying technology, with access to research and advanced computing infrastructure.
Certification and intellectual property
The underlying technology has associated certification and copyright records in the EU and US.
European Union + United States
Credentials relate to Algorithm G and GAIA© technology. They do not constitute official approval of recicla-me or guarantee individual answers.
Explore the background and credentialsFAQ
Still have questions?
Is it free?
Yes. recicla-me is free for anyone with access to ChatGPT.
Can I use it as many times as I want?
recicla-me does not charge per use or impose its own usage limit. ChatGPT may apply message or image-upload limits depending on your account and platform availability.
Do I need to install an app?
No. Just open the recicla-me link in ChatGPT, in a browser, or in the official app.
Does it work on iPhone and Android?
Yes. It works on any phone that can access ChatGPT and send images, anywhere and at any time.
Do I need ChatGPT access?
Yes. You need access to ChatGPT to open recicla-me and send images.
Is it always correct?
It should not be treated as infallible. The goal is to reduce doubt and indicate the most likely practice, especially when the photo is clear.
Does it work outside Portugal?
It was designed for Portugal. Outside Portugal, disposal rules and bin colours may be different.
Why do some rules vary?
Some municipalities and local operators have specific guidance, especially for special streams or less common waste.
What happens if the photo is unclear?
The assistant may ask for more context or suggest taking another photo with better lighting and a clearer object.
Is recicla-me associated with official entities?
No. recicla-me is an independent initiative by Algorithm G created to simplify recycling in Portugal.
Local context
Designed for Portugal
recicla-me was designed to help with everyday recycling doubts in Portugal, using simple language and the waste streams people actually encounter.
- Portuguese recycling bins
- Local rules and streams
- Common special cases
- Simple language
The assistant was prepared using public recycling information for Portugal, with a reference date of March 2026. Rules may vary between municipalities and operators. AI can make mistakes: for ambiguous items, check with your local waste operator.
Start recycling better today.
Your next piece of packaging need not leave you guessing. Open the assistant on ChatGPT and send a photo.
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