The municipality of Nova Friburgo, Brazil, has officially signed a new concession contract for urban cleaning services, including household solid waste management and environmentally appropriate final disposal. Following a bidding process, Vital Engenharia Ambiental S.A. won the contract, which will be executed by a newly created special purpose entity, SPE EBMA Gestão de Resíduos S.A., specifically organized for this purpose. This contract, valued at R$ 1,601,666,772.44, spans 30 years, as stated in the official notification published in the Diário Oficial.

This new agreement concludes a series of temporary extensions previously in place and signifies the beginning of an important phase of reorganization and modernization of urban cleaning services within the municipality. The transition aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of waste management in Nova Friburgo, addressing ongoing challenges in sanitation and waste disposal faced by the local government and its citizens.

With the new concession, local authorities hope to enhance service delivery and compliance with environmental standards, creating a cleaner and more sustainable urban environment. The project is anticipated to not only bolster public health but also contribute to better urban management in the long term, thereby improving the quality of life for residents in Nova Friburgo.