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Italian towns approve 2026 TARI waste tax rates, many keep tariffs unchanged

Across Italy, municipal councils have approved their 2026 TARI (waste tax) tariffs. In Terzigno the council shifted cost sharing to lower the burden on businesses, while Fiorano Modenese confirmed its already low rates and maintained existing exemptions. Casalgrande kept domestic tariffs unchanged, using surplus funds from waste‑related fines to offset the increase. Reggello approved cuts of up to 20% for households and firms, citing recovered tax evasion and a new tariff method. Marsala voted for a 10‑12% average rise, attributing it to higher fuel, disposal and labor costs mandated by the national regulator ARERA. Caltagirone approved the PEF and tariffs despite centre‑right criticism that the plan penalises businesses. Other councils, such as Frattaminore and Castellammare di Stabia, have either advanced advance payments to secure a national bonus or confirmed existing rates without change. The common rationale is that external cost pressures – fuel price hikes, waste‑treatment expenses and updated collective labour contracts – leave little room for local discretion, and many municipalities are using surplus or targeted subsidies to protect vulnerable families. Political debate accompanies several decisions, but the overall trend shows a mix of modest increases, reductions, or maintenance of TARI rates for 2026.

Entities: ARERA · ARERA (Italian Regulatory Authority for Energy, Networks and Environment) · Andrea Bergamini · Casalgrande · Casarano municipal council · Castellammare di Stabia · Castellammare di Stabia municipality · Crotone (Mayor Voce) · Crotone municipality · Dairago (municipality) · Daniela Toscano · Daniele Nuccio

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  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Cagliari cut the domestic TARI by 12 % for 2026 and introduced a 25 % social bonus for low‑income families. (Mayor Massimo Zedda announced the reduction and the new bonus.)
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Castellammare di Stabia confirmed no increase of TARI 2026 and allowed payment in four installments. (Castellammare di Stabia council)
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Racconigi reduced TARI for most non‑domestic users and for domestic premises under 140 m² in 2026. (Racconigi council)
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Palermo approved a TARI increase of roughly €8 million, raising the average household cost by about €10 per year. (Council vote recorded 20 in favor, 5 against.)
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Reggio Calabria’s Lega praised the administration for keeping TARI stable and avoiding new charges. (Reggio Calabria Lega group)
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] San Giovanni Valdarno's 2026 waste‑service financial plan increased by only 1.75 % overall, the lowest in its province. (Council noted a 1.75 % rise versus 2.98 % provincial average.)
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Fiorano Modenese kept its 2026 TARI rates unchanged and confirmed existing discounts. (Fiorano Modenese council)
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Riccione froze TARI rates for 2026, updated its regulation and introduced a social bonus and a 10 % discount for composting households. (Council said the freeze provides economic stability for families and businesses.)
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Racconigi reduced TARI for all non‑domestic users and for domestic premises under 140 m² in 2026. (Municipal council resolution)
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Riccione froze its TARI tariffs for 2026 and allocated over €200 000 for social assistance. (Municipal council decision)
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Fiorano Modenese kept its 2026 TARI rates unchanged. (Council decision)
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] San Giovanni Valdarno's 2026 financial plan increased overall by 1.75 %. (Municipal council report)

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