Italian municipalities implement new waste and wildlife protection measures

Local authorities in Italy are implementing new measures to combat waste-related issues in natural areas. In the Monte Bondone region, Mayor Franco Ianeselli has issued an ordinance prohibiting the nighttime exposure of organic waste containers on public or private land. This decision follows reports of a brown bear in the area, as accessible organic waste attracts wildlife. Residents must now only expose containers between 6:00 and 7:00 AM on collection days and must store them in closed indoor spaces once emptied. Violators face fines ranging from 89 to 534 euros.

In Storo, the municipality has restricted vehicle access to Palvico Park until the end of the tourist season to prevent illegal dumping. Following failed attempts to sensitize the public through signage and patrols, Mayor Nicola Zontini implemented physical barriers to allow only pedestrian access. The measure aims to curb unauthorized camping and prolonged parking that leads to littering. Authorities noted that abandoning non-hazardous waste can result in fines between 1,500 and 18,000 euros, while using a motor vehicle to dump waste can lead to a driver's license suspension of four to six months.