Italy advises proper disposal of aluminum trays and other waste

Italian authorities highlight common mistakes in household waste sorting, stressing that aluminum food trays should not be placed with regular packaging and must be recycled according to local guidelines. The guidance explains that mixed‑material items, unclean containers, and seemingly simple objects like broken glass or plastic cutlery can confuse recycling streams, reducing the effectiveness of waste‑to‑resource facilities.

In the town of San Giovanni Rotondo, waste collection has been transferred to SB Ecology beginning in 2026. Residents receive a weekly schedule for door‑to‑door collection, can obtain free bins for organics, paper and multi‑material waste every three months, and request bulky‑goods pickup by appointment. The municipality also operates an ecological centre where citizens may drop off large items, electronic waste and green waste, using the regional portal for service information.