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Italy municipalities implement various waste and hygiene measures
Various Italian municipalities are implementing diverse measures to address waste management and urban hygiene. In Palmi, a Plastic Free cleanup initiative successfully removed 70 kilograms of waste, including significant amounts of cigarette butts, from the Scinà coastline.
In Pesaro, Marche Multiservizi is scheduled to clean approximately 250 storm drains in the Muraglia area between August 24 and 28, with temporary parking restrictions in place. Meanwhile, in Maddaloni, Mayor Andrea De Filippo has personally inspected local cemeteries to address waste accumulation and sanitation issues caused by pigeon droppings.
Other regional developments include an extraordinary cleaning operation at Palazzo del Mago in Mantova to remove bulky items like mattresses and appliances. In Cerano, local authorities are pursuing legal action against illegal dumping following the discovery of an abandoned refrigerator near the Ticino Park. In San Giovanni Rotondo, a new municipal ordinance has been issued to regulate pet owners, mandating the collection of animal waste and the use of water to clean surfaces.
Economic and systemic concerns also persist, as committees in various regions call for greater transparency regarding rising waste service tariffs. In Jesi, official data indicates a decline in recycling efficiency despite a slight decrease in total waste production, driven by an increase in non-recyclable waste.
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Andrea De Filippo · Aster · Floriana Natale · Maddaloni · Mantova · Palmi · Pesaro · Plastic Free
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] An extraordinary cleaning and waste removal operation was completed at Palazzo del Mago in Mantova. mantovauno.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Mantova officials will launch new awareness initiatives regarding waste management and disposal. mantovauno.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] San Giovanni Rotondo has issued a mayoral ordinance regarding dog ownership and public hygiene. www.sangiovannirotondonet.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Access to the Maddaloni cemetery remains available to visitors via security personnel. giornalenews.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Critical issues in the Maddaloni cemetery will be resolved within four days. giornalenews.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The new dog ownership ordinance in San Giovanni Rotondo takes effect on August 24, 2026. www.sangiovannirotondonet.it