ENVIRONMENTAL CODE OF CONDUCT

1. TOXIC WASTE DISPOSAL
There are specific containers to dispose of toxic waste, such as used oil and batteries. This kind of residue must only be placed in the appropriate containers, thus being collected by competent organizations and conveniently treated.

• USED OIL
Blue containers located on each end of the commercial building. While pouring into the container, please use full attention to avoid overflow and contamination of the surrounding area. The containers are emptied regularly; however, if they are noticed to be full, Marina de Lagos’ staff should be informed.

• BATTERIES
Yellow containers at the South end of the commercial building and next to access gate to pontoons F, G, H, I. Used batteries must not be disposed of in normal garbage as there is the risk of contamination by highly toxic non-biodegradable metal elements, such as cadmium, lead and mercury.

2. DOMESTIC WASTE
Do not throw any kind of waste to the floor. Use paper bins and garbage containers.

Garbage containers are located to the rear of the commercial building and around the external perimeter of the Marina. All domestic waste should be separated according to available types of recycling receptacles.
Instructions on prohibited materials are displayed on site.

• GLASS
Receptacles to the rear of the commercial building and North entrance of the Marina. Bottles, jars and other containers should be rinsed and be disposed of without corks, lids or other non-glass parts.

• CANS / TIN
Container on the South end of the commercial building. Rinse before disposing of.

• PAPER AND CARDBOARD
Containers to the rear of the commercial building. No plastified or dirty material. Boxes must be flattened to save space.

• PLASTIC AND PACKAGING
Containers to the rear of the commercial building. Material should be clean.

• COMMON WASTE
Containers to the rear of the commercial building, by the reception building, the Marina Club hotel and North entrance of the Marina. Garbage must be placed in sealed, strong plastic bags, avoiding smells and dirtiness. Lids of containers must be kept closed.

Never leave garbage on the pontoons. Avoid unpleasant smell, dirtiness and attracting seagulls and other animals. There is also the risk of polluting the ocean if the waste falls into the water.

• ANIMAL STOOLS
A fundamental obligation of animal owners is to clean their stools from public paths, not only because they harm the cleanliness of the area, but also because they can lead to serious illnesses. There is a specific receptacle for animal stools on the Marina’s watefront, next to the main commercial building. Act mindfully.

3. SEWAGE WATERS
It is forbidden to throw waste and sewage waters into the Marina, its accesses or the ocean.

The Marina offers a pump-out station for black waters, available 24/7, operated with tokens available from Reception.

Washing holding tanks in the Marina is not authorised, according to article 6, n.1, b) of the Marina de Lagos’ regulation. The pump out facility must be used to perform this action.

4. BOAT CLEANING AND REPAIR
All deck and hull cleaning must be made using environmentally friendly products. The use of a minimal amount of cleaning product is encouraged; while saving product, you also reduce the amount that falls into the water.

While you clean your boat please keep in mind that water is a scarce resource and that we all must preserve it. Keep the tap open for only the strictly necessary time.

Washing holding tanks in the Marina is not authorised, according to article 6, n.1, b) of the Marina de Lagos’ regulation. A pump out facility must be used to perform this action.
Tanks must not be emptied at sea or next to the coast.

Repairs or other works on board that make use of polluting products cannot be done at the berth, as there is the risk of contaminating the water and consequent effect on marine species (article 6, n.1, h) of the Marina de Lagos’ regulation).

5. ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREAS
Some areas close to Marina de Lagos are considered environmentally sensitive:

- The Lagos wetland is a wet zone on the entrance of the town limit. Several studies to analyse the environmental value of the area are under way, with the aim of turning it into an environmental education devoted area.

- The Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina covers the coastal stretch between S. Torpes and Burgau. Many environmentalists consider it to be the most beautiful part of Portugal due to its valuable natural features.

- The Alvor lagoon is located on the bay of Lagos, between Lagos and Portimão, and part of the two councils. For the past 20 years its natural treasures have been discovered, whereas in other places they are being lost. The lagoon is intensively visited by motor crafts that disturb the ecosystem, therefore, take care not to derange living species, and avoid anchoring, getting close to the shore, making noise, etc.

All these areas can be visited, but always remember that they are environmentally delicate and should be treated accordingly.