How does separate waste collection work in Naples? Everything you need to know

Separate waste collection is a key element in urban waste management, contributing significantly to reducing environmental impact and promoting the circular economy.

Separating waste according to its type and nature facilitates the specific treatment of each material, making waste management more efficient, especially in large cities like Naples.

The importance of separate waste collection

The European Union and Italy emphasise the importance of increasing the percentage of separate waste collection to encourage recycling and the recovery of materials. Although the target of 65% separate waste collection set for 2012 has not been reached, the commitment continues with the aim of recycling 55% of municipal waste by 2025.

Waste sorting methods in Naples

In Naples, waste sorting is managed by ASIA Napoli, which coordinates both the kerbside and door-to-door collection services. The city is divided into several municipal districts, each with specific collection schedules and methods for the various types of waste.

Proper waste management is mandatory by law and involves all citizens, companies, organisations and institutions, who must separate waste before depositing it in the appropriate containers.

Street collection

Citizens can use the coloured bins placed along the streets to separate:

• paper and cardboard: white bins;
• plastic and metals: yellow bins;
• organic waste: brown bins;
• glass: green bins;
• non-recyclable waste: grey or black bins.

Door-to-door collection

This service is available in many areas of the city. Households and businesses must respect the specific schedules for each type of waste.

Disposal of bulky waste

For the disposal of bulky waste that does not fall within the standard recycling system, the city of Naples offers specific free services. There are two options for the disposal of these materials:

• Taking them to the municipal collection centres (static recycling centres) or mobile recycling centres.
• Request a home collection by calling the toll-free number 800.161010 or through the ASIA Napoli website.

Collection methods and data certification in Campania

From 2008 to 2016, the collection of data on municipal solid waste (MSW) production and the certification of separate waste collection percentages in Campania was managed through the Waste Management Information System (SIGER).

Since 2017, this task has been transferred to the O.R.So. (Osservatorio Rifiuti Sovraregionale) application, and then, with Campania Regional Law no. 14 of 2016, to the Regional Observatory on Waste Management.

Optimal Territorial Areas

Regional Law no. 14 of 2016 introduced the subdivision of Campania into Optimal Territorial Areas to manage the integrated waste cycle. In the territory of the Metropolitan City of Naples, three Optimal Territorial Areas have been established, each responsible for the organisation and management of separate waste collection.

Correct waste management and compliance with the rules of separate waste collection are essential for contributing to the environmental sustainability of the city of Naples.

Article translated by Jasmina Towers

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