# Regional waste management updates

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/regional-waste-management-updates
> Updated: 2026-10-31T15:30:44.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Various regions have implemented new waste disposal and recycling measures. In the Čibača and Zadar areas of Croatia, new protocols include a mobile recycling yard for bulky waste in Čibača and the relocation of construction waste disposal to the Donji Biljani quarry following the planned closure of the Dikl landfill.

In Italy, Bari and Brindisi have introduced updated systems. Bari has transitioned to a smart bin system in the Madonnella and Umbertino neighborhoods, utilizing QR codes or magnetic cards for access to containers. Brindisi has launched guarded ecological islands in the Centro and Bozzano districts, which feature video surveillance and qualified operators to assist with the disposal of various materials.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-31: Waste management updates implemented in Bari and Brindisi

Bari and Brindisi have introduced new waste management measures, including smart bins in Bari and guarded ecological islands in Brindisi to enhance recycling and citizen support.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/waste-management-updates-implemented-in-bari-and-brindisi

### 2026-10-30: Waste management changes implemented in Čibača and Zadar

New waste management protocols have been introduced in Čibača, featuring a mobile recycling yard, and in Zadar, where construction waste disposal has moved to a quarry in Donji Biljani.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/waste-management-changes-implemented-in-ibaa-and-zadar

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