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SEPARATE WASTE COLLECTION

Small gesture, big impact

In Garda Trentino, separate waste collection is a shared responsibility — a reflection of our respect for the environment, for quality of life, and for the natural resources that make this region so unique. Properly sorting paper, glass, plastic, organic waste, and general rubbish helps give materials a second life, reduce environmental impact, and actively contribute to protecting our natural surroundings.

On this page, you’ll find all the practical information you need to understand how waste collection works in our area:
➜ what to separate and where to dispose of it;
➜ which bins to use;
➜ the rules to follow to help keep the system efficient.

Please note: collection methods can vary from one municipality to another, so it’s important to follow the local guidelines wherever you’re staying.

Sorting your waste isn’t just a useful habit — it’s a concrete way to care for the nature we love, enhance the quality of our destination, and preserve the environment for future generations.

These rules apply to the following municipalities:
Riva del Garda / Arco / Nago-Torbole / Tenno / Drena / Dro / Ronzo Chienis / Ledro

Paper and cardboard - BLUe BIN
YES - What goes in the blue bin
Newspapers, books, notebooks, magazines, shoppers and/or paper bags, pizza boxes without food residue, boxes and paper packaging

NO - What does NOT go in the blue bin
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 - Yellow bin
YES - What goes in the yellow bin
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

NO - What does NOT go in the yellow bin
China cups, hard plastic objects, plastic cutlery, toothbrushes, stationery such as pens and markers, glass
GLASS - green bin
YES - What goes in the green bin
Glass bottles, vases and jars

NO - What does NOT go in the green bin
Glass beakers, glass marbles, crystal and/or china objects, plastic and/or metal bottle tops, mirrors
Non-recyclable waste - grey bin
YES - What goes in the grey bin
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

NO - What does NOT go in the grey bin
All materials that can be recycled, hazardous waste, waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)
Organic waste - brown bin
YES - What goes in the brown bin
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

NO - What does NOT go in the brown bin
Cotton wool, nappies, tampons and sanitary towels, rags, dry, recyclable or hazardous materials, used food oil, coffee pods
Sustainable Garda Trentino
Proud to be a certified destination

Garda Trentino has been officially recognised as a certified destination by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) – the world’s leading authority on sustainability in tourism. It’s a key milestone in our ongoing journey towards a greener and fairer future. Want to be part of it?

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