Italian towns step up waste clean‑up, fines and new collection services

Municipal authorities across Italy are intensifying actions against illegal waste dumping and improving household waste collection. In San Ferdinando (Puglia), the urban hygiene service removed abandoned rubbish along the SS 16 bis and announced a broader clean‑up plan. Similar enforcement was reported in Iglesias (Sardinia), where 20 people received €1,000 fines for littering, and in Casale Monferrato, where police used video surveillance to identify and sanction repeat offenders. Residents of Pomezia’s protected Sughereta area complained of growing trash, debris and illegal vehicle access, urging stronger police and municipal oversight.

Waste‑collection services are also being expanded. Verona’s AMIA extended its temporary “Ecosportelli” for smart‑bin cards until 4 July, covering nearly 18,000 households and 6,000 businesses. In Alghero, new waste‑bin containers (mastelli) began distribution on 24 June to prepare for a door‑to‑door system after the summer season. The regional waste authority AGIR confirmed a €360 million procurement budget for 2025‑2028, approved its 2025 financial report and kept municipal contribution rates unchanged.

These initiatives reflect a coordinated effort by local governments and agencies to curb litter, enforce penalties and modernise collection, aiming to restore urban decency and protect the environment.