of Trentino
while you are on holiday
Listen to the advice of Linda
Our virtual guide will help you understand how you can enjoy your holiday in Trentino in a more sustainable way. In the video below,
Linda will show you what you can do to respect the environment and manage waste properly during your stay.
Each town has its own separate waste collection procedures
Waste management in Trentino varies from town to town. This makes it essential to find out which procedures are in place where you are staying. Thanks to the interactive drop-down menu below, you can select the town in question and quickly access the most important information you need to manage your waste properly on holiday.
For more details on waste collection, please contact the accommodation facility where you are staying or visit the website of the Waste Collection Authorities.
Rotaliana e Koenigsberg,
Valle dei laghi,
Valle di Cembra, Altopiano
della Paganella,
Aldeno - Cimone -
Garniga Terme e Lasino
Waste catchment area
Primiero
Waste management authority:
Azienda Ambiente Srl
Main categories of waste collection and colours of the bins
Paper and cardboard
Reference colour YELLOW
Newspapers, books, notebooks, magazines, shoppers and/or paper bags, pizza boxes without food residue, boxes and paper packaging
Greaseproof paper, plastic-coated paper, wrapping paper for cured meats and cheese, greasy paper, paper soiled with glue or other substances, Tetrapak®, till receipts, tissues
Lightweight packaging
Reference colour BLUE
Metal/tin/plastic cans and containers, plastic/aluminium blisters, plastic bottles, plastic food bags, tin foil, Tetrapak®, cellophane and plastic food film, cosmetics (empty containers), empty personal deodorant and detergents rinsed where possible, cans, polystyrene packaging, fruit and vegetable netting
China cups, hard plastic objects, plastic cutlery, toothbrushes, stationery such as pens and markers, glass
Glass
Reference colour GREEN
Glass bottles, vases and jars
Glass beakers, glass marbles, crystal and/or china objects, plastic and/or metal bottle tops, mirrors
Non-recyclable waste
Reference colour GREY
All non-recyclable waste: lighters, tampons and sanitary towels, cotton wool, glass beakers, buttons, tights and socks, hats, wrapping paper for cured meats and cheese, china, face, body or suntan lotion, rubber bands, dental floss, chewing gum, rubber, leather or woollen gloves, shoelaces, razor blades and disposable razors, coloured pencils and crayons, cigarette butts, glasses, umbrella, balls, hard plastic toys, nappies, pens/markers, condoms, soap, till receipts, toothbrushes, sponges, rags, imitation or treated corks, toothpaste tubes with residue, worn clothing, ski boots
All materials that can be recycled, hazardous waste, waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)
Organic waste
Reference colour BROWN
Food leftovers in general, cooked and raw food, vegetable and fruit scraps, stale bread, nutshells and eggshells, coffee grounds and teabags, greasy paper towels, kitchen roll, ashes, tissues and napkins, compostable* Mater-BI cups, plates and cutlery, matches, toothpicks, real corks
Cotton wool, nappies, tampons and sanitary towels, rags, dry, recyclable or hazardous materials, used food oil, coffee pods
How to dispose of waste
Recycle like a real Trentino resident! Waste management methods vary depending on the location and type of accommodation you are staying in. Ask your host about the planned collection methods and help keep the area clean and sustainable.
For those staying in tourist accommodation/a holiday apartment and for second homes…
…IN ALL THE TOWNS IN THE AREA, excluding San Martino di Castrozza and Passo Rolle:
- Paper, light packaging and glass waste: dispose of in roadside bins.
- Residual non-recyclable waste and wet waste: door-to-door collection with individual containers for each user. Ask your host where the containers you should use are located and check the calendar to see when you can put the waste out on the street. Remember to do this the night before collection!
…IN SAN MARTINO DI CASTROZZA AND PASSO ROLLE:
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- All waste (non-recyclable waste, wet waste, paper, light packaging and glass): door-to-door collection with individual containers for each user. Ask your host where the containers you should use are located and check the calendar to see when you can put the waste out on the street. Remember to do this the night before collection!
For those staying at other types of facilities such as hotels and campsites:
ask your host how to dispose of your waste correctly and use the containers at the facility where you are staying.
Specific information and possible steps to be taken in the area
- Sort your waste the right way! Check the local rules for separating materials correctly.
- If there is door-to-door collection at the accommodation where you are staying, check the calendar to see when you can put the waste out on the street. Remember to do this the night before collection!
- Where do Tetrapak® containers go? Dispose of them with light packaging such as plastic bottles, cans and tins for more efficient recycling!
- Whether you are on a trip to the mountains, by the lakeside or in the city, always carry a bag for your rubbish so you can take it home with you or back to the facility where you are staying and separate it properly.
- Never abandon waste, even if it is small, such as tissues, bottle tops, cigarette butts or till receipts, in the environment, outside the ecological islands, in the woods or on the streets and roads. Look for recycling bins and waste bins near you. Help us keep our region clean!
Useful contacts
Toll-free number: 800 83 28 40
Other useful telephone numbers: 0439/62624
E-mail: info@aziendaambiente.it
Useful links
Download the Junker APP
A unique land to be experienced and to protect
Trentino is a remarkable region, with beautiful natural landscapes ranging from the majestic Dolomites to clear Alpine lakes. As guests, you have a very important role to play in preserving this beauty: your choices and behaviour can make a difference in reducing the environmental impact of your holiday. Tourism makes a significant contribution to the production of waste and the consumption of natural resources, making it essential for everyone to work towards ensuring a more sustainable future.
Let's protect its beauty together!
SOME FIGURES
2024
Did you know that Trentino is one of the most virtuous regions in Italy for separate waste collection? This section offers up-to-date data on the production of waste and the results achieved in terms of separation and recycling.
PRODUCED IN ONE YEAR
kg/person
National average*:507,9 kg/person
PRODUCED IN ONE YEAR
kg/person
National average*: 164,1 kg/r
WASTE COLLECTION
National average*: 67,7%
* ISPRA data 2024
Here is a summary of the main sustainable actions you can take while you are on holiday:
