Manzanares El Real Launches VerdApp to Boost Recycling with Vouchers Up to €50

The new municipal app rewards citizens with discounts at local businesses for correctly recycling their waste.

Mobile phone screen with recycling app and local shop in Manzanares el Real in the background.
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Mobile phone screen with recycling app and local shop in Manzanares el Real in the background.

The Manzanares El Real City Council has launched VerdApp, a voluntary initiative that rewards citizens with vouchers of up to €50 to spend at local businesses in exchange for correct recycling.

The operation of VerdApp is straightforward: users must download the app, register, and after recycling, bring their unlocked mobile phone close to the NFC chip on the container. Internet connection is not required, nor is opening the app each time waste is deposited, as it is sufficient to bring the phone close and accept the registration later.
The application establishes different reward levels based on recycling habits. Reaching Level 1 earns a €15 voucher; Level 2, which rewards maintaining the habit, grants €30; and Level 3, for those who separate even more, rewards with €50. Detailed criteria for each voucher can be consulted directly within the app.
The participation period for the program runs from September 14 to March 14. The obtained vouchers can be used between March 14 and May 15. Downloading VerdApp is free and encourages residents to start recycling.
Based on information from the official source: Ayuntamiento de Manzanares el Real (11/09/2026)