Italian towns roll out expanded waste collection and new payment methods
From July 1, the municipality of Martina Franca in Puglia will extend door‑to‑door waste collection to nearly 3,000 rural households without raising the local waste tax, using savings from higher recycling rates. In Giarre, Sicily, officials inaugurated a new 1,200‑square‑metre waste‑collection centre aimed at improving differentiated collection and curbing illegal dumping. Monza introduced the PagoPA electronic system for TARI 2026 payments, allowing residents to pay instalments online.
L’Aquila’s mayor has called a meeting with municipal waste firm Asm to address staff shortages and protests over service disruptions. Meanwhile, Bologna is expanding surveillance cameras at strategic points to deter illegal waste dumping, supplementing existing fines and prosecutions. In Selargius, a sudden lack of seven waste‑collection operators left streets unemptied, prompting municipal investigations and potential penalties for the contractor.
These actions reflect a broader push by Italian municipalities to upgrade waste‑management infrastructure, enforcement, and financing across the country.