Waste dictionary

How many times, having to throw away your waste, did you ever ask yourself: in which container should I put it? And if it is too bulky or dangerous where can I take it? The Waste Dictionary lets you know where to deliver all your waste.

Enter the name of the object to be thrown away and / or select one of the items, you will be shown where to throw it.

There are over 450 entries in the dictionary: haven't you found what you were looking for? Report it to our address raccoltadifferenziata@cittametropolitana.torino.it.

They can be placed in the bins for the collection of metal packaging only if COMPLETELY EMPTY and free of toxicity, environmental hazard or other similar symbols. Otherwise they must be collected in the collection of non-recoverable or dangerous waste.

Category: Metal packaging

To prevent

It is the sum of all the behaviours, actions and habits that citizens can adopt to avoid waste production. So as to reduce the amount of waste produced and its negative impact on the environment and human health.
Here are some examples:

  •     do not buy what is not necessary;
  •     buy durable and resistant products and avoid disposable ones;
  •     opt for goods with little packaging or easily recyclable packaging;
  •     opt for refills and durable packaging with returnable packaging.

Separate collection of glass and metal packaging

Collection method valid for the Municipalities managed by AMIAT, CIDIU and SETA.
Empty and crush the packaging before placing it in the separate collection. Large metal packaging must be delivered to collection centers.

Separate collection of metal packaging

Separate collection of plastic and metal packaging

Collection method valid for the Municipalities managed by ACEA, ACSEL, CCS, CISA, COVAR14, SCS and TEKNOSERVICE.
Empty and crush the packaging before placing it in separate collection. Large plastic packaging must be delivered to collection centers.

Waste collection centers

In the collection centers it is possible to bring your own waste such as paper, plastic, glass, metals, etc..., but also other types of waste (eg household appliances, bulky waste, hazardous waste, etc...). For more information, consult the list, divided by waste management consortium. You can also view the Collection Centers on the dedicated map.

Centro di raccolta

They can be placed in bins for the collection of plastic packaging only if COMPLETELY EMPTY and free of toxicity, environmental hazard or other similar symbols. Otherwise they must be collected in the collection of non-recoverable or dangerous waste.

Category: Plastic packaging

To prevent

It is the sum of all the behaviours, actions and habits that citizens can adopt to avoid waste production. So as to reduce the amount of waste produced and its negative impact on the environment and human health.
Here are some examples:

  •     do not buy what is not necessary;
  •     buy durable and resistant products and avoid disposable ones;
  •     opt for goods with little packaging or easily recyclable packaging;
  •     opt for refills and durable packaging with returnable packaging.

Separate collection of plastic packaging

Collection method valid for the Municipalities managed by AMIAT, CIDIU and SETA.
Empty and crush the packaging before placing it in the separate collection. Large plastic packaging must be delivered to collection centers.

Separate collection of plastic packaging

Separate collection of plastic and metal packaging

Collection method valid for the Municipalities managed by ACEA, ACSEL, CCS, CISA, COVAR14, SCS and TEKNOSERVICE.
Empty and crush the packaging before placing it in separate collection. Large plastic packaging must be delivered to collection centers.

Waste collection centers

In the collection centers it is possible to bring your own waste such as paper, plastic, glass, metals, etc..., but also other types of waste (eg household appliances, bulky waste, hazardous waste, etc...). For more information, consult the list, divided by waste management consortium. You can also view the Collection Centers on the dedicated map.

Centro di raccolta

Category: Non-recyclable waste

To prevent

It is the sum of all the behaviours, actions and habits that citizens can adopt to avoid waste production. So as to reduce the amount of waste produced and its negative impact on the environment and human health.
Here are some examples:

  •     do not buy what is not necessary;
  •     buy durable and resistant products and avoid disposable ones;
  •     opt for goods with little packaging or easily recyclable packaging;
  •     opt for refills and durable packaging with returnable packaging.

Category: Metal objects

To donate

All durable items can be donated if they are still usable, repairable or still in their original packaging, such as clothing, home textiles, household appliances, furniture and consumer products. Donation can take various routes: from exchange between friends and/or acquaintances to charity.

To sell

Clothing, home textiles, household appliances, furniture and all other durable items in good condition can be sold at the various flea markets or on one of the various dedicated platforms.

Waste collection centers

In the collection centers it is possible to bring your own waste such as paper, plastic, glass, metals, etc..., but also other types of waste (eg household appliances, bulky waste, hazardous waste, etc...). For more information, consult the list, divided by waste management consortium. You can also view the Collection Centers on the dedicated map.

Centro di raccolta

Category: Wood

Waste collection centers

In the collection centers it is possible to bring your own waste such as paper, plastic, glass, metals, etc..., but also other types of waste (eg household appliances, bulky waste, hazardous waste, etc...). For more information, consult the list, divided by waste management consortium. You can also view the Collection Centers on the dedicated map.

Centro di raccolta

If you need to dispose of LARGE HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES (washing machines, refrigerators ...) you can send them to collection centers or use, if provided for in your Municipality, the FREE OR PAYMENT COLLECTION SERVICE AT HOME.

WEEE can also be provided by ELECTRONIC PRODUCT RETAILERS: if they are large (washing machines, refrigerators ...) the retailer is obliged to collect an old appliance free of charge for each new appliance purchased of the same type, even if of a different brand; if they are small appliances, computers, telephones, etc., the retailer, in the case of shops of at least 400 square meters, is obliged to collect them free of charge without having to purchase them. For small distributors and online sellers, collection is optional.

Category: W.E.E.E. (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment)

Repair and reuse

Clothes, shoes, large and small appliances, and all durable items can be repaired for reuse, often with little expense. Sports clothing and shoes can also be repaired: find out at your local shop (or rely on a craftsman found on the Internet).

To donate

All durable items can be donated if they are still usable, repairable or still in their original packaging, such as clothing, home textiles, household appliances, furniture and consumer products. Donation can take various routes: from exchange between friends and/or acquaintances to charity.

To sell

Clothing, home textiles, household appliances, furniture and all other durable items in good condition can be sold at the various flea markets or on one of the various dedicated platforms.

Waste collection centers

In the collection centers it is possible to bring your own waste such as paper, plastic, glass, metals, etc..., but also other types of waste (eg household appliances, bulky waste, hazardous waste, etc...). For more information, consult the list, divided by waste management consortium. You can also view the Collection Centers on the dedicated map.

Centro di raccolta

Category: Clothing and textiles (also for the home)

Repair and reuse

Clothes, shoes, large and small appliances, and all durable items can be repaired for reuse, often with little expense. Sports clothing and shoes can also be repaired: find out at your local shop (or rely on a craftsman found on the Internet).

To donate

All durable items can be donated if they are still usable, repairable or still in their original packaging, such as clothing, home textiles, household appliances, furniture and consumer products. Donation can take various routes: from exchange between friends and/or acquaintances to charity.

To sell

Clothing, home textiles, household appliances, furniture and all other durable items in good condition can be sold at the various flea markets or on one of the various dedicated platforms.

Roadside containers for clothing

CLEAN garments, clothing, accessories (for clothing) and textiles, should be placed, where present, in the appropriate roadside containers, normally white and / or yellow.

Waste collection centers

In the collection centers it is possible to bring your own waste such as paper, plastic, glass, metals, etc..., but also other types of waste (eg household appliances, bulky waste, hazardous waste, etc...). For more information, consult the list, divided by waste management consortium. You can also view the Collection Centers on the dedicated map.

Centro di raccolta

Category: Non-recyclable waste

To prevent

It is the sum of all the behaviours, actions and habits that citizens can adopt to avoid waste production. So as to reduce the amount of waste produced and its negative impact on the environment and human health.
Here are some examples:

  •     do not buy what is not necessary;
  •     buy durable and resistant products and avoid disposable ones;
  •     opt for goods with little packaging or easily recyclable packaging;
  •     opt for refills and durable packaging with returnable packaging.

Category: Organic waste

Waste collection centers

In the collection centers it is possible to bring your own waste such as paper, plastic, glass, metals, etc..., but also other types of waste (eg household appliances, bulky waste, hazardous waste, etc...). For more information, consult the list, divided by waste management consortium. You can also view the Collection Centers on the dedicated map.

Centro di raccolta

Category: Organic (not food)

To donate

All durable items can be donated if they are still usable, repairable or still in their original packaging, such as clothing, home textiles, household appliances, furniture and consumer products. Donation can take various routes: from exchange between friends and/or acquaintances to charity.

To sell

Clothing, home textiles, household appliances, furniture and all other durable items in good condition can be sold at the various flea markets or on one of the various dedicated platforms.

Waste collection centers

In the collection centers it is possible to bring your own waste such as paper, plastic, glass, metals, etc..., but also other types of waste (eg household appliances, bulky waste, hazardous waste, etc...). For more information, consult the list, divided by waste management consortium. You can also view the Collection Centers on the dedicated map.

Centro di raccolta

Category: Plastic packaging

To prevent

It is the sum of all the behaviours, actions and habits that citizens can adopt to avoid waste production. So as to reduce the amount of waste produced and its negative impact on the environment and human health.
Here are some examples:

  •     do not buy what is not necessary;
  •     buy durable and resistant products and avoid disposable ones;
  •     opt for goods with little packaging or easily recyclable packaging;
  •     opt for refills and durable packaging with returnable packaging.

Separate collection of plastic packaging

Collection method valid for the Municipalities managed by AMIAT, CIDIU and SETA.
Empty and crush the packaging before placing it in the separate collection. Large plastic packaging must be delivered to collection centers.

Separate collection of plastic packaging

Separate collection of plastic and metal packaging

Collection method valid for the Municipalities managed by ACEA, ACSEL, CCS, CISA, COVAR14, SCS and TEKNOSERVICE.
Empty and crush the packaging before placing it in separate collection. Large plastic packaging must be delivered to collection centers.

Waste collection centers

In the collection centers it is possible to bring your own waste such as paper, plastic, glass, metals, etc..., but also other types of waste (eg household appliances, bulky waste, hazardous waste, etc...). For more information, consult the list, divided by waste management consortium. You can also view the Collection Centers on the dedicated map.

Centro di raccolta

Be very careful NOT TO THROW light bulbs of any kind in the separate glass collection. For other types of light bulbs consult the corresponding dictionary entries.

Category: Non-recyclable waste

To prevent

It is the sum of all the behaviours, actions and habits that citizens can adopt to avoid waste production. So as to reduce the amount of waste produced and its negative impact on the environment and human health.
Here are some examples:

  •     do not buy what is not necessary;
  •     buy durable and resistant products and avoid disposable ones;
  •     opt for goods with little packaging or easily recyclable packaging;
  •     opt for refills and durable packaging with returnable packaging.

If you need to dispose of LARGE HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES (washing machines, refrigerators ...) you can send them to collection centers or use, if provided for in your Municipality, the FREE OR PAYMENT COLLECTION SERVICE AT HOME.

WEEE can also be provided by ELECTRONIC PRODUCT RETAILERS: if they are large (washing machines, refrigerators ...) the retailer is obliged to collect an old appliance free of charge for each new appliance purchased of the same type, even if of a different brand; if they are small appliances, computers, telephones, etc., the retailer, in the case of shops of at least 400 square meters, is obliged to collect them free of charge without having to purchase them. For small distributors and online sellers, collection is optional.

Category: W.E.E.E. (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment)

Repair and reuse

Clothes, shoes, large and small appliances, and all durable items can be repaired for reuse, often with little expense. Sports clothing and shoes can also be repaired: find out at your local shop (or rely on a craftsman found on the Internet).

To donate

All durable items can be donated if they are still usable, repairable or still in their original packaging, such as clothing, home textiles, household appliances, furniture and consumer products. Donation can take various routes: from exchange between friends and/or acquaintances to charity.

To sell

Clothing, home textiles, household appliances, furniture and all other durable items in good condition can be sold at the various flea markets or on one of the various dedicated platforms.

Waste collection centers

In the collection centers it is possible to bring your own waste such as paper, plastic, glass, metals, etc..., but also other types of waste (eg household appliances, bulky waste, hazardous waste, etc...). For more information, consult the list, divided by waste management consortium. You can also view the Collection Centers on the dedicated map.

Centro di raccolta

Category: Metal objects

To donate

All durable items can be donated if they are still usable, repairable or still in their original packaging, such as clothing, home textiles, household appliances, furniture and consumer products. Donation can take various routes: from exchange between friends and/or acquaintances to charity.

To sell

Clothing, home textiles, household appliances, furniture and all other durable items in good condition can be sold at the various flea markets or on one of the various dedicated platforms.

Waste collection centers

In the collection centers it is possible to bring your own waste such as paper, plastic, glass, metals, etc..., but also other types of waste (eg household appliances, bulky waste, hazardous waste, etc...). For more information, consult the list, divided by waste management consortium. You can also view the Collection Centers on the dedicated map.

Centro di raccolta

Category: Metal objects

To donate

All durable items can be donated if they are still usable, repairable or still in their original packaging, such as clothing, home textiles, household appliances, furniture and consumer products. Donation can take various routes: from exchange between friends and/or acquaintances to charity.

To sell

Clothing, home textiles, household appliances, furniture and all other durable items in good condition can be sold at the various flea markets or on one of the various dedicated platforms.

Waste collection centers

In the collection centers it is possible to bring your own waste such as paper, plastic, glass, metals, etc..., but also other types of waste (eg household appliances, bulky waste, hazardous waste, etc...). For more information, consult the list, divided by waste management consortium. You can also view the Collection Centers on the dedicated map.

Centro di raccolta

Category: Metal objects

To donate

All durable items can be donated if they are still usable, repairable or still in their original packaging, such as clothing, home textiles, household appliances, furniture and consumer products. Donation can take various routes: from exchange between friends and/or acquaintances to charity.

To sell

Clothing, home textiles, household appliances, furniture and all other durable items in good condition can be sold at the various flea markets or on one of the various dedicated platforms.

Waste collection centers

In the collection centers it is possible to bring your own waste such as paper, plastic, glass, metals, etc..., but also other types of waste (eg household appliances, bulky waste, hazardous waste, etc...). For more information, consult the list, divided by waste management consortium. You can also view the Collection Centers on the dedicated map.

Centro di raccolta

Check if in your municipality there is the possibility of resorting to FREE SERVICE or PAYMENT COLLECTION AT HOME.

Category: Bulky waste

Repair and reuse

Clothes, shoes, large and small appliances, and all durable items can be repaired for reuse, often with little expense. Sports clothing and shoes can also be repaired: find out at your local shop (or rely on a craftsman found on the Internet).

To donate

All durable items can be donated if they are still usable, repairable or still in their original packaging, such as clothing, home textiles, household appliances, furniture and consumer products. Donation can take various routes: from exchange between friends and/or acquaintances to charity.

To sell

Clothing, home textiles, household appliances, furniture and all other durable items in good condition can be sold at the various flea markets or on one of the various dedicated platforms.

Waste collection centers

In the collection centers it is possible to bring your own waste such as paper, plastic, glass, metals, etc..., but also other types of waste (eg household appliances, bulky waste, hazardous waste, etc...). For more information, consult the list, divided by waste management consortium. You can also view the Collection Centers on the dedicated map.

Centro di raccolta

Check if in your municipality there is the possibility of resorting to FREE SERVICE or PAYMENT COLLECTION AT HOME.

Category: Bulky waste

Repair and reuse

Clothes, shoes, large and small appliances, and all durable items can be repaired for reuse, often with little expense. Sports clothing and shoes can also be repaired: find out at your local shop (or rely on a craftsman found on the Internet).

To donate

All durable items can be donated if they are still usable, repairable or still in their original packaging, such as clothing, home textiles, household appliances, furniture and consumer products. Donation can take various routes: from exchange between friends and/or acquaintances to charity.

To sell

Clothing, home textiles, household appliances, furniture and all other durable items in good condition can be sold at the various flea markets or on one of the various dedicated platforms.

Waste collection centers

In the collection centers it is possible to bring your own waste such as paper, plastic, glass, metals, etc..., but also other types of waste (eg household appliances, bulky waste, hazardous waste, etc...). For more information, consult the list, divided by waste management consortium. You can also view the Collection Centers on the dedicated map.

Centro di raccolta

If you need to dispose of LARGE HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES (washing machines, refrigerators ...) you can send them to collection centers or use, if provided for in your Municipality, the FREE OR PAYMENT COLLECTION SERVICE AT HOME.

WEEE can also be provided by ELECTRONIC PRODUCT RETAILERS: if they are large (washing machines, refrigerators ...) the retailer is obliged to collect an old appliance free of charge for each new appliance purchased of the same type, even if of a different brand; if they are small appliances, computers, telephones, etc., the retailer, in the case of shops of at least 400 square meters, is obliged to collect them free of charge without having to purchase them. For small distributors and online sellers, collection is optional.

Category: W.E.E.E. (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment)

Repair and reuse

Clothes, shoes, large and small appliances, and all durable items can be repaired for reuse, often with little expense. Sports clothing and shoes can also be repaired: find out at your local shop (or rely on a craftsman found on the Internet).

To donate

All durable items can be donated if they are still usable, repairable or still in their original packaging, such as clothing, home textiles, household appliances, furniture and consumer products. Donation can take various routes: from exchange between friends and/or acquaintances to charity.

To sell

Clothing, home textiles, household appliances, furniture and all other durable items in good condition can be sold at the various flea markets or on one of the various dedicated platforms.

Waste collection centers

In the collection centers it is possible to bring your own waste such as paper, plastic, glass, metals, etc..., but also other types of waste (eg household appliances, bulky waste, hazardous waste, etc...). For more information, consult the list, divided by waste management consortium. You can also view the Collection Centers on the dedicated map.

Centro di raccolta

Category: Metal objects

To donate

All durable items can be donated if they are still usable, repairable or still in their original packaging, such as clothing, home textiles, household appliances, furniture and consumer products. Donation can take various routes: from exchange between friends and/or acquaintances to charity.

To sell

Clothing, home textiles, household appliances, furniture and all other durable items in good condition can be sold at the various flea markets or on one of the various dedicated platforms.

Waste collection centers

In the collection centers it is possible to bring your own waste such as paper, plastic, glass, metals, etc..., but also other types of waste (eg household appliances, bulky waste, hazardous waste, etc...). For more information, consult the list, divided by waste management consortium. You can also view the Collection Centers on the dedicated map.

Centro di raccolta

If the paper is greased with food or with food residues it must be given in the collection of the organic or non-recoverable.

Category: Paper and cardboard

To prevent

It is the sum of all the behaviours, actions and habits that citizens can adopt to avoid waste production. So as to reduce the amount of waste produced and its negative impact on the environment and human health.
Here are some examples:

  •     do not buy what is not necessary;
  •     buy durable and resistant products and avoid disposable ones;
  •     opt for goods with little packaging or easily recyclable packaging;
  •     opt for refills and durable packaging with returnable packaging.

Separate paper and cardboard collection

Always remember to flatten the paper and cardboard packaging. Large cardboard packaging must be delivered to collection centers.

Separate paper and cardboard collection

Waste collection centers

In the collection centers it is possible to bring your own waste such as paper, plastic, glass, metals, etc..., but also other types of waste (eg household appliances, bulky waste, hazardous waste, etc...). For more information, consult the list, divided by waste management consortium. You can also view the Collection Centers on the dedicated map.

Centro di raccolta

Category: Organic (food)

To prevent (organic refusal)

Pay close attention to the labels and the expiry date of the food: remember that if the wording on the label is "preferably consume by ..." you can consume that food even a few days after the date indicated, while if the wording is " consume by ... " the food will be thrown away when it expires.

More information, also on how to reduce food waste, at the site Una buona occasione.


Category: Non-recyclable waste

To prevent

It is the sum of all the behaviours, actions and habits that citizens can adopt to avoid waste production. So as to reduce the amount of waste produced and its negative impact on the environment and human health.
Here are some examples:

  •     do not buy what is not necessary;
  •     buy durable and resistant products and avoid disposable ones;
  •     opt for goods with little packaging or easily recyclable packaging;
  •     opt for refills and durable packaging with returnable packaging.

Check if in your municipality there is the possibility of resorting to FREE SERVICE or PAYMENT COLLECTION AT HOME.

Category: Bulky waste

Repair and reuse

Clothes, shoes, large and small appliances, and all durable items can be repaired for reuse, often with little expense. Sports clothing and shoes can also be repaired: find out at your local shop (or rely on a craftsman found on the Internet).

To donate

All durable items can be donated if they are still usable, repairable or still in their original packaging, such as clothing, home textiles, household appliances, furniture and consumer products. Donation can take various routes: from exchange between friends and/or acquaintances to charity.

To sell

Clothing, home textiles, household appliances, furniture and all other durable items in good condition can be sold at the various flea markets or on one of the various dedicated platforms.

Waste collection centers

In the collection centers it is possible to bring your own waste such as paper, plastic, glass, metals, etc..., but also other types of waste (eg household appliances, bulky waste, hazardous waste, etc...). For more information, consult the list, divided by waste management consortium. You can also view the Collection Centers on the dedicated map.

Centro di raccolta

Category: Organic (food)

To prevent (organic refusal)

Pay close attention to the labels and the expiry date of the food: remember that if the wording on the label is "preferably consume by ..." you can consume that food even a few days after the date indicated, while if the wording is " consume by ... " the food will be thrown away when it expires.

More information, also on how to reduce food waste, at the site Una buona occasione.


Category: Non-recyclable waste

To prevent

It is the sum of all the behaviours, actions and habits that citizens can adopt to avoid waste production. So as to reduce the amount of waste produced and its negative impact on the environment and human health.
Here are some examples:

  •     do not buy what is not necessary;
  •     buy durable and resistant products and avoid disposable ones;
  •     opt for goods with little packaging or easily recyclable packaging;
  •     opt for refills and durable packaging with returnable packaging.

Category: Non-recyclable waste

To prevent

It is the sum of all the behaviours, actions and habits that citizens can adopt to avoid waste production. So as to reduce the amount of waste produced and its negative impact on the environment and human health.
Here are some examples:

  •     do not buy what is not necessary;
  •     buy durable and resistant products and avoid disposable ones;
  •     opt for goods with little packaging or easily recyclable packaging;
  •     opt for refills and durable packaging with returnable packaging.

Category: Hazardous waste

To prevent

It is the sum of all the behaviours, actions and habits that citizens can adopt to avoid waste production. So as to reduce the amount of waste produced and its negative impact on the environment and human health.
Here are some examples:

  •     do not buy what is not necessary;
  •     buy durable and resistant products and avoid disposable ones;
  •     opt for goods with little packaging or easily recyclable packaging;
  •     opt for refills and durable packaging with returnable packaging.

Waste collection centers

In the collection centers it is possible to bring your own waste such as paper, plastic, glass, metals, etc..., but also other types of waste (eg household appliances, bulky waste, hazardous waste, etc...). For more information, consult the list, divided by waste management consortium. You can also view the Collection Centers on the dedicated map.

Centro di raccolta

Category: Paper and cardboard objects

Repair and reuse

Clothes, shoes, large and small appliances, and all durable items can be repaired for reuse, often with little expense. Sports clothing and shoes can also be repaired: find out at your local shop (or rely on a craftsman found on the Internet).

To donate

All durable items can be donated if they are still usable, repairable or still in their original packaging, such as clothing, home textiles, household appliances, furniture and consumer products. Donation can take various routes: from exchange between friends and/or acquaintances to charity.

To sell

Clothing, home textiles, household appliances, furniture and all other durable items in good condition can be sold at the various flea markets or on one of the various dedicated platforms.

Separate paper and cardboard collection

Always remember to flatten the paper and cardboard packaging. Large cardboard packaging must be delivered to collection centers.

Separate paper and cardboard collection

Waste collection centers

In the collection centers it is possible to bring your own waste such as paper, plastic, glass, metals, etc..., but also other types of waste (eg household appliances, bulky waste, hazardous waste, etc...). For more information, consult the list, divided by waste management consortium. You can also view the Collection Centers on the dedicated map.

Centro di raccolta

Category: Non-recyclable waste

To prevent

It is the sum of all the behaviours, actions and habits that citizens can adopt to avoid waste production. So as to reduce the amount of waste produced and its negative impact on the environment and human health.
Here are some examples:

  •     do not buy what is not necessary;
  •     buy durable and resistant products and avoid disposable ones;
  •     opt for goods with little packaging or easily recyclable packaging;
  •     opt for refills and durable packaging with returnable packaging.

Category: Organic waste

Waste collection centers

In the collection centers it is possible to bring your own waste such as paper, plastic, glass, metals, etc..., but also other types of waste (eg household appliances, bulky waste, hazardous waste, etc...). For more information, consult the list, divided by waste management consortium. You can also view the Collection Centers on the dedicated map.

Centro di raccolta

If you need to dispose of LARGE HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES (washing machines, refrigerators ...) you can send them to collection centers or use, if provided for in your Municipality, the FREE OR PAYMENT COLLECTION SERVICE AT HOME.

WEEE can also be provided by ELECTRONIC PRODUCT RETAILERS: if they are large (washing machines, refrigerators ...) the retailer is obliged to collect an old appliance free of charge for each new appliance purchased of the same type, even if of a different brand; if they are small appliances, computers, telephones, etc., the retailer, in the case of shops of at least 400 square meters, is obliged to collect them free of charge without having to purchase them. For small distributors and online sellers, collection is optional.

Category: W.E.E.E. (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment)

Repair and reuse

Clothes, shoes, large and small appliances, and all durable items can be repaired for reuse, often with little expense. Sports clothing and shoes can also be repaired: find out at your local shop (or rely on a craftsman found on the Internet).

To donate

All durable items can be donated if they are still usable, repairable or still in their original packaging, such as clothing, home textiles, household appliances, furniture and consumer products. Donation can take various routes: from exchange between friends and/or acquaintances to charity.

To sell

Clothing, home textiles, household appliances, furniture and all other durable items in good condition can be sold at the various flea markets or on one of the various dedicated platforms.

Waste collection centers

In the collection centers it is possible to bring your own waste such as paper, plastic, glass, metals, etc..., but also other types of waste (eg household appliances, bulky waste, hazardous waste, etc...). For more information, consult the list, divided by waste management consortium. You can also view the Collection Centers on the dedicated map.

Centro di raccolta

Category: Non-recyclable waste

To prevent

It is the sum of all the behaviours, actions and habits that citizens can adopt to avoid waste production. So as to reduce the amount of waste produced and its negative impact on the environment and human health.
Here are some examples:

  •     do not buy what is not necessary;
  •     buy durable and resistant products and avoid disposable ones;
  •     opt for goods with little packaging or easily recyclable packaging;
  •     opt for refills and durable packaging with returnable packaging.

These liquids consist of propylene glycol, vegetable glycerine, flavourings and possibly nicotine. These liquids should not be 'disposed of' in toilets or dispersed in the environment, as they are harmful.

Category: Hazardous waste

To prevent

It is the sum of all the behaviours, actions and habits that citizens can adopt to avoid waste production. So as to reduce the amount of waste produced and its negative impact on the environment and human health.
Here are some examples:

  •     do not buy what is not necessary;
  •     buy durable and resistant products and avoid disposable ones;
  •     opt for goods with little packaging or easily recyclable packaging;
  •     opt for refills and durable packaging with returnable packaging.

Waste collection centers

In the collection centers it is possible to bring your own waste such as paper, plastic, glass, metals, etc..., but also other types of waste (eg household appliances, bulky waste, hazardous waste, etc...). For more information, consult the list, divided by waste management consortium. You can also view the Collection Centers on the dedicated map.

Centro di raccolta

Category: Paper and cardboard objects

Repair and reuse

Clothes, shoes, large and small appliances, and all durable items can be repaired for reuse, often with little expense. Sports clothing and shoes can also be repaired: find out at your local shop (or rely on a craftsman found on the Internet).

To donate

All durable items can be donated if they are still usable, repairable or still in their original packaging, such as clothing, home textiles, household appliances, furniture and consumer products. Donation can take various routes: from exchange between friends and/or acquaintances to charity.

To sell

Clothing, home textiles, household appliances, furniture and all other durable items in good condition can be sold at the various flea markets or on one of the various dedicated platforms.

Separate paper and cardboard collection

Always remember to flatten the paper and cardboard packaging. Large cardboard packaging must be delivered to collection centers.

Separate paper and cardboard collection

Waste collection centers

In the collection centers it is possible to bring your own waste such as paper, plastic, glass, metals, etc..., but also other types of waste (eg household appliances, bulky waste, hazardous waste, etc...). For more information, consult the list, divided by waste management consortium. You can also view the Collection Centers on the dedicated map.

Centro di raccolta

Category: Plastic packaging

To prevent

It is the sum of all the behaviours, actions and habits that citizens can adopt to avoid waste production. So as to reduce the amount of waste produced and its negative impact on the environment and human health.
Here are some examples:

  •     do not buy what is not necessary;
  •     buy durable and resistant products and avoid disposable ones;
  •     opt for goods with little packaging or easily recyclable packaging;
  •     opt for refills and durable packaging with returnable packaging.

Separate collection of plastic packaging

Collection method valid for the Municipalities managed by AMIAT, CIDIU and SETA.
Empty and crush the packaging before placing it in the separate collection. Large plastic packaging must be delivered to collection centers.

Separate collection of plastic packaging

Separate collection of plastic and metal packaging

Collection method valid for the Municipalities managed by ACEA, ACSEL, CCS, CISA, COVAR14, SCS and TEKNOSERVICE.
Empty and crush the packaging before placing it in separate collection. Large plastic packaging must be delivered to collection centers.

Waste collection centers

In the collection centers it is possible to bring your own waste such as paper, plastic, glass, metals, etc..., but also other types of waste (eg household appliances, bulky waste, hazardous waste, etc...). For more information, consult the list, divided by waste management consortium. You can also view the Collection Centers on the dedicated map.

Centro di raccolta

Category: Non-recyclable waste

To prevent

It is the sum of all the behaviours, actions and habits that citizens can adopt to avoid waste production. So as to reduce the amount of waste produced and its negative impact on the environment and human health.
Here are some examples:

  •     do not buy what is not necessary;
  •     buy durable and resistant products and avoid disposable ones;
  •     opt for goods with little packaging or easily recyclable packaging;
  •     opt for refills and durable packaging with returnable packaging.

Category: Non-recyclable waste

To prevent

It is the sum of all the behaviours, actions and habits that citizens can adopt to avoid waste production. So as to reduce the amount of waste produced and its negative impact on the environment and human health.
Here are some examples:

  •     do not buy what is not necessary;
  •     buy durable and resistant products and avoid disposable ones;
  •     opt for goods with little packaging or easily recyclable packaging;
  •     opt for refills and durable packaging with returnable packaging.

Check if in your municipality there is the possibility of resorting to FREE SERVICE or PAYMENT COLLECTION AT HOME.

Category: Bulky waste

Repair and reuse

Clothes, shoes, large and small appliances, and all durable items can be repaired for reuse, often with little expense. Sports clothing and shoes can also be repaired: find out at your local shop (or rely on a craftsman found on the Internet).

To donate

All durable items can be donated if they are still usable, repairable or still in their original packaging, such as clothing, home textiles, household appliances, furniture and consumer products. Donation can take various routes: from exchange between friends and/or acquaintances to charity.

To sell

Clothing, home textiles, household appliances, furniture and all other durable items in good condition can be sold at the various flea markets or on one of the various dedicated platforms.

Waste collection centers

In the collection centers it is possible to bring your own waste such as paper, plastic, glass, metals, etc..., but also other types of waste (eg household appliances, bulky waste, hazardous waste, etc...). For more information, consult the list, divided by waste management consortium. You can also view the Collection Centers on the dedicated map.

Centro di raccolta

Category: Non-recyclable waste

To prevent

It is the sum of all the behaviours, actions and habits that citizens can adopt to avoid waste production. So as to reduce the amount of waste produced and its negative impact on the environment and human health.
Here are some examples:

  •     do not buy what is not necessary;
  •     buy durable and resistant products and avoid disposable ones;
  •     opt for goods with little packaging or easily recyclable packaging;
  •     opt for refills and durable packaging with returnable packaging.

Category: Non-recyclable waste

To prevent

It is the sum of all the behaviours, actions and habits that citizens can adopt to avoid waste production. So as to reduce the amount of waste produced and its negative impact on the environment and human health.
Here are some examples:

  •     do not buy what is not necessary;
  •     buy durable and resistant products and avoid disposable ones;
  •     opt for goods with little packaging or easily recyclable packaging;
  •     opt for refills and durable packaging with returnable packaging.

Category: Plastic packaging

To prevent

It is the sum of all the behaviours, actions and habits that citizens can adopt to avoid waste production. So as to reduce the amount of waste produced and its negative impact on the environment and human health.
Here are some examples:

  •     do not buy what is not necessary;
  •     buy durable and resistant products and avoid disposable ones;
  •     opt for goods with little packaging or easily recyclable packaging;
  •     opt for refills and durable packaging with returnable packaging.

Separate collection of plastic packaging

Collection method valid for the Municipalities managed by AMIAT, CIDIU and SETA.
Empty and crush the packaging before placing it in the separate collection. Large plastic packaging must be delivered to collection centers.

Separate collection of plastic packaging

Separate collection of plastic and metal packaging

Collection method valid for the Municipalities managed by ACEA, ACSEL, CCS, CISA, COVAR14, SCS and TEKNOSERVICE.
Empty and crush the packaging before placing it in separate collection. Large plastic packaging must be delivered to collection centers.

Waste collection centers

In the collection centers it is possible to bring your own waste such as paper, plastic, glass, metals, etc..., but also other types of waste (eg household appliances, bulky waste, hazardous waste, etc...). For more information, consult the list, divided by waste management consortium. You can also view the Collection Centers on the dedicated map.

Centro di raccolta

Category: Metal packaging

To prevent

It is the sum of all the behaviours, actions and habits that citizens can adopt to avoid waste production. So as to reduce the amount of waste produced and its negative impact on the environment and human health.
Here are some examples:

  •     do not buy what is not necessary;
  •     buy durable and resistant products and avoid disposable ones;
  •     opt for goods with little packaging or easily recyclable packaging;
  •     opt for refills and durable packaging with returnable packaging.

Separate collection of glass and metal packaging

Collection method valid for the Municipalities managed by AMIAT, CIDIU and SETA.
Empty and crush the packaging before placing it in the separate collection. Large metal packaging must be delivered to collection centers.

Separate collection of metal packaging

Separate collection of plastic and metal packaging

Collection method valid for the Municipalities managed by ACEA, ACSEL, CCS, CISA, COVAR14, SCS and TEKNOSERVICE.
Empty and crush the packaging before placing it in separate collection. Large plastic packaging must be delivered to collection centers.

Waste collection centers

In the collection centers it is possible to bring your own waste such as paper, plastic, glass, metals, etc..., but also other types of waste (eg household appliances, bulky waste, hazardous waste, etc...). For more information, consult the list, divided by waste management consortium. You can also view the Collection Centers on the dedicated map.

Centro di raccolta

Category: Metal objects

To donate

All durable items can be donated if they are still usable, repairable or still in their original packaging, such as clothing, home textiles, household appliances, furniture and consumer products. Donation can take various routes: from exchange between friends and/or acquaintances to charity.

To sell

Clothing, home textiles, household appliances, furniture and all other durable items in good condition can be sold at the various flea markets or on one of the various dedicated platforms.

Waste collection centers

In the collection centers it is possible to bring your own waste such as paper, plastic, glass, metals, etc..., but also other types of waste (eg household appliances, bulky waste, hazardous waste, etc...). For more information, consult the list, divided by waste management consortium. You can also view the Collection Centers on the dedicated map.

Centro di raccolta

Only the crutches or metal hangers supplied together with a piece of clothing are considered packaging and therefore transferable to recycling; if purchased separately they must be transferred to the undifferentiated.

Category: Metal packaging

To prevent

It is the sum of all the behaviours, actions and habits that citizens can adopt to avoid waste production. So as to reduce the amount of waste produced and its negative impact on the environment and human health.
Here are some examples:

  •     do not buy what is not necessary;
  •     buy durable and resistant products and avoid disposable ones;
  •     opt for goods with little packaging or easily recyclable packaging;
  •     opt for refills and durable packaging with returnable packaging.

Separate collection of glass and metal packaging

Collection method valid for the Municipalities managed by AMIAT, CIDIU and SETA.
Empty and crush the packaging before placing it in the separate collection. Large metal packaging must be delivered to collection centers.

Separate collection of metal packaging

Separate collection of plastic and metal packaging

Collection method valid for the Municipalities managed by ACEA, ACSEL, CCS, CISA, COVAR14, SCS and TEKNOSERVICE.
Empty and crush the packaging before placing it in separate collection. Large plastic packaging must be delivered to collection centers.

Waste collection centers

In the collection centers it is possible to bring your own waste such as paper, plastic, glass, metals, etc..., but also other types of waste (eg household appliances, bulky waste, hazardous waste, etc...). For more information, consult the list, divided by waste management consortium. You can also view the Collection Centers on the dedicated map.

Centro di raccolta

Category: Metal objects

To donate

All durable items can be donated if they are still usable, repairable or still in their original packaging, such as clothing, home textiles, household appliances, furniture and consumer products. Donation can take various routes: from exchange between friends and/or acquaintances to charity.

To sell

Clothing, home textiles, household appliances, furniture and all other durable items in good condition can be sold at the various flea markets or on one of the various dedicated platforms.

Waste collection centers

In the collection centers it is possible to bring your own waste such as paper, plastic, glass, metals, etc..., but also other types of waste (eg household appliances, bulky waste, hazardous waste, etc...). For more information, consult the list, divided by waste management consortium. You can also view the Collection Centers on the dedicated map.

Centro di raccolta

Category: Metal objects

To donate

All durable items can be donated if they are still usable, repairable or still in their original packaging, such as clothing, home textiles, household appliances, furniture and consumer products. Donation can take various routes: from exchange between friends and/or acquaintances to charity.

To sell

Clothing, home textiles, household appliances, furniture and all other durable items in good condition can be sold at the various flea markets or on one of the various dedicated platforms.

Waste collection centers

In the collection centers it is possible to bring your own waste such as paper, plastic, glass, metals, etc..., but also other types of waste (eg household appliances, bulky waste, hazardous waste, etc...). For more information, consult the list, divided by waste management consortium. You can also view the Collection Centers on the dedicated map.

Centro di raccolta

Category: Metal objects

To donate

All durable items can be donated if they are still usable, repairable or still in their original packaging, such as clothing, home textiles, household appliances, furniture and consumer products. Donation can take various routes: from exchange between friends and/or acquaintances to charity.

To sell

Clothing, home textiles, household appliances, furniture and all other durable items in good condition can be sold at the various flea markets or on one of the various dedicated platforms.

Waste collection centers

In the collection centers it is possible to bring your own waste such as paper, plastic, glass, metals, etc..., but also other types of waste (eg household appliances, bulky waste, hazardous waste, etc...). For more information, consult the list, divided by waste management consortium. You can also view the Collection Centers on the dedicated map.

Centro di raccolta

Category: Metal packaging

To prevent

It is the sum of all the behaviours, actions and habits that citizens can adopt to avoid waste production. So as to reduce the amount of waste produced and its negative impact on the environment and human health.
Here are some examples:

  •     do not buy what is not necessary;
  •     buy durable and resistant products and avoid disposable ones;
  •     opt for goods with little packaging or easily recyclable packaging;
  •     opt for refills and durable packaging with returnable packaging.

Separate collection of glass and metal packaging

Collection method valid for the Municipalities managed by AMIAT, CIDIU and SETA.
Empty and crush the packaging before placing it in the separate collection. Large metal packaging must be delivered to collection centers.

Separate collection of metal packaging

Separate collection of plastic and metal packaging

Collection method valid for the Municipalities managed by ACEA, ACSEL, CCS, CISA, COVAR14, SCS and TEKNOSERVICE.
Empty and crush the packaging before placing it in separate collection. Large plastic packaging must be delivered to collection centers.

Waste collection centers

In the collection centers it is possible to bring your own waste such as paper, plastic, glass, metals, etc..., but also other types of waste (eg household appliances, bulky waste, hazardous waste, etc...). For more information, consult the list, divided by waste management consortium. You can also view the Collection Centers on the dedicated map.

Centro di raccolta

Category: Metal packaging

To prevent

It is the sum of all the behaviours, actions and habits that citizens can adopt to avoid waste production. So as to reduce the amount of waste produced and its negative impact on the environment and human health.
Here are some examples:

  •     do not buy what is not necessary;
  •     buy durable and resistant products and avoid disposable ones;
  •     opt for goods with little packaging or easily recyclable packaging;
  •     opt for refills and durable packaging with returnable packaging.

Separate collection of glass and metal packaging

Collection method valid for the Municipalities managed by AMIAT, CIDIU and SETA.
Empty and crush the packaging before placing it in the separate collection. Large metal packaging must be delivered to collection centers.

Separate collection of metal packaging

Separate collection of plastic and metal packaging

Collection method valid for the Municipalities managed by ACEA, ACSEL, CCS, CISA, COVAR14, SCS and TEKNOSERVICE.
Empty and crush the packaging before placing it in separate collection. Large plastic packaging must be delivered to collection centers.

Waste collection centers

In the collection centers it is possible to bring your own waste such as paper, plastic, glass, metals, etc..., but also other types of waste (eg household appliances, bulky waste, hazardous waste, etc...). For more information, consult the list, divided by waste management consortium. You can also view the Collection Centers on the dedicated map.

Centro di raccolta