Alghero residents face rising waste tax despite high recycling rates

Residents of Alghero are questioning why the increase in waste recycling has not resulted in lower waste tax (TARI) bills, despite a decade of transitioning to a door-to-door collection system. While the city has surpassed a 70% recycling rate, the promised economic benefits for citizens and businesses have not materialized, and overall service costs have actually increased.

Local authorities have cited rising management expenses, transportation costs, organic waste treatment, and tax evasion as reasons for the lack of savings. There is growing political pressure on Environment Councilor Raniero Selva to explain the economic outcomes of the current system. Additionally, a proposal to eliminate large communal bins in favor of individual family containers has raised concerns regarding potential logistical issues in the streets.