Dumping waste along roads or in public spaces is not just an act of incivility, but an environmental offence with serious consequences. Penalties range from civil and administrative sanctions for private citizens, with fines from €300 to €3,000, to criminal liability when dumping is linked to commercial activities (business or craft-related). In the most serious cases, such as hazardous waste, administrative fines can reach up to €26,000, along with the confiscation of the vehicle used. With the new environmental decree, penalties have been further tightened, ranging from €1,500 to €18,000, with the possibility of driving licence suspension and even arrest for up to 48 hours.
Beyond legal implications, illegal waste dumping creates a tangible cost for the community. Every piece of waste abandoned in the environment must be collected and disposed of, increasing service management costs and waste disposal expenses, which directly impact the TARI waste tax.
Before leaving waste on the street, remember that this action is not only a crime, but also a direct cost to your own wallet.
Separate waste collection in Liguria
In the two-year period 2022–2023, Liguria recorded only 58.3% separate waste collection, the lowest figure among northern Italian regions. This result highlights the need for greater commitment from all citizens to achieve sustainability goals and reduce waste disposal costs.
Useful contacts
Do you have questions about waste services in your municipality? Not sure how to properly manage separate waste collection?
Write to portaaporta@amaie-energia.it, send a WhatsApp message to +39 337 141 3084, call the toll-free number, or visit us in Sanremo at the Palafiori Info Point, open Monday to Saturday from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm.
📞 Sanremo toll-free number: 800 310 042
📞 Other municipalities toll-free number: 800 025 911
To stay up to date on activities, it is also possible to follow AMAIE Energia e Servizi’s social media channels (Facebook and Instagram).
