Good practices
Glossary
Glossary
Bell-shaped bin
A bell-shaped container, usually used for glass collection, which must be disposed of without a bag. The opening is typically small and round, designed so that bottles can be deposited one by one, without using a bag.
Bin
A container used for street waste collection, generally made of recycled plastic or metal, equipped with wheels for easy movement and a capacity ranging from 80 to 1100 litres, with a hinged lid.
Home composting
An aerobic biological process, managed by humans, that produces a mixture of decomposed organic matter known as compost.
Disposal
All the operations of sorting and grouping waste carried out by users, usually at home, before disposal. Waste must be deposited in bins in compliance with municipal regulations: paper must be disposed of without bags; plastic and aluminium must be disposed of in yellow coded bags provided by the service provider, except for users of fixed or mobile recycling points; organic waste (also called wet waste) must be disposed of in biodegradable or compostable bags provided by the service provider; residual waste must be disposed of in grey coded bags (also provided by the service provider), except for users of recycling points or those living in Zone 8.
Ecopunto
A supervised and controlled disposal area, specially equipped to complement the collection system, where users can dispose of any type of household waste according to the rules defined by the service provider. In particular: paper and cardboard must be disposed of without bags and, where possible, flattened or reduced in volume; plastic and aluminium must be disposed of in coded yellow bags provided by the service provider; organic waste (also known as wet waste) must be disposed of in biodegradable or compostable bags; residual waste must be disposed of in grey coded bags provided by the service provider.
Recycling centre
Centres where household users can bring all types of waste free of charge, both ordinary and special, but not deriving from commercial activities. The following types of waste are accepted: paper/cardboard, green waste (grass cuttings and prunings), glass (including panes and demijohns), plastic packaging, metals, wood, bulky waste, refrigerators, car tyres, inert waste (small quantities of rubble from DIY work, sanitary ware, tiles), used batteries, lead-acid batteries, expired medicines, WEEE, etc. Local authorised businesses may only dispose of waste if accompanied by the appropriate form. For opening days and times, click here
Exposure
Place waste outside your home, usually on public land, in an accessible area that is safe for operators, using a bag or bin. For correct disposal, it is essential to comply with the rules of your area, as well as the collection frequencies and times communicated by the service provider. Waste must not be placed outside during non-scheduled hours or on days not specified in the calendar, in order to ensure proper hygiene and sanitary conditions for collection.
Fixed computerised recycling centre
A metal structure equipped with coloured slots defined by European regulations, used for separate waste collection: blue for paper/cardboard; yellow for plastic/metals; brown for organic (wet) waste; grey for residual waste. Glass must be disposed of in the bins located along city streets. The doors of the fixed computerised recycling centre can only be opened with a personal magnetic card, which identifies and authorises the user. Use is simple: just place the card near the optical reader and follow the instructions on the display. Automation makes it possible to verify non-compliant behaviour, either through direct checks or recorded data. For this reason, cards must not be shared with third parties. Disposal at these centres follows slightly different rules from the general system: paper must be disposed of without a bag, while organic waste (wet waste) must be disposed of in biodegradable or compostable bags provided by the service provider. Plastic and aluminium, as well as residual waste, may be disposed of using any type of bag. The openings for inserting waste are designed to prevent the deposit of large volumes, so waste must be well separated and reduced in size before disposal.
Mobile computerised recycling centre
Identical to the fixed centre, but mobile. This facility is transported by a dedicated lorry, positioned and removed daily according to a specific schedule (for opening days and times, click here). Glass must always be disposed of in street containers, without any schedule restrictions. The doors of the mobile computerised recycling centre can only be opened with a personal magnetic card, which identifies and authorises the user. Use is simple: just place the card near the optical reader and follow the instructions on the display. Automation makes it possible to verify non-compliant behaviour, either through direct checks or recorded data. For this reason, cards must not be shared with third parties. As with the fixed centres, disposal here follows slightly different rules from the general system: paper must be disposed of without bags; plastic and aluminium may be disposed of in any plastic bag; organic waste (wet waste) must be disposed of in biodegradable or compostable bags; residual waste may be disposed of in any bag. The openings for inserting waste are designed to prevent large volumes, so waste must be well separated and reduced in size before disposal.
Small bin
A container with a capacity of between 23 and 40 litres, equipped with a reinforced ergonomic handle for easy transport and an anti-stray closure system that prevents accidental opening if dropped. This system is activated by the handle, which locks the lid when folded forward. The small bins provided are colour-coded according to the type of waste they are intended for. They are made of polypropylene, resistant to deterioration, frost, heat and all types of impact, since they are designed for waste collection and outdoor exposure.
WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment)
Electrical and electronic waste (e.g. TVs, video cameras, cameras, stereo systems, computers, telephones and mobile phones, household and personal appliances, etc.). Since 18 June 2010, the “one-for-one” system has been in place, allowing old equipment to be disposed of free of charge directly at shops when purchasing new items.
Under-sink bin
A brown perforated container with a capacity of 10 litres, used for household organic waste collection. It is called an under-sink bin because it is often kept under the kitchen sink for convenience. The perforation allows ventilation, and it is equipped with a system to collect any fermentation residues. It is used by placing the organic waste bag inside. The under-sink bin must never be put out for collection. Organic waste should be disposed of by sealing the bag and emptying it into the brown bin, which must be put out closed in accordance with the collection days and times for your area, or into the communal bin provided.
Manned container
A mobile container manned by an operator, located in specific city areas according to a defined schedule (for days and times, click here). It fully replaces street collection in streets that cannot be reached by our vehicles. Disposal follows the service rules: paper must be placed without bags; plastic and aluminium must be disposed of in yellow coded bags provided by the service provider; organic waste (wet waste) must be disposed of in biodegradable or compostable bags; residual waste must be disposed of in grey coded bags provided by the service provider.
