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Where do nappies and sanitary pads go?
In general they go in residual waste (secco residuo, the non-recyclable bin), tied up in a bag.
What to do
- Tie them up in a bag before putting them in the residual waste bin.
- Many municipalities, especially where there are small children or people with incontinence, have a dedicated service (extra collection or a special bin): ask the municipality or the operator.
What to avoid
- They do not go in food waste (umido), paper or plastic.
- They must not be flushed down the toilet: they block the drains.
Why it varies from municipality to municipality
Some municipalities hand out dedicated bags or provide extra collections for nappies and bed pads; in others there is no specific service. Each municipality chooses with its operator which bins to use and what can go in them.
This page summarises a general, cautious rule: the real rules vary from municipality to municipality and from operator to operator (colour of bags, accepted waste, days, collection points). If in doubt, what your municipality or the service operator indicates prevails.
Check your municipality's rules
Search for your municipality to see the collection calendar, the recycling centre's opening hours and, where available, the link to the official guide.
Other waste
- Used cooking oil
- Expired medicines
- Used batteries
- Broken glass, mirrors and ceramics
- Light bulbs
- Furniture, mattresses and bulky waste
- Used clothes and shoes
- Coffee capsules and pods
- Pizza boxes
- Polystyrene
- Dog and cat litter
- Small appliances and electronic devices
- Milk and juice cartons (Tetra Pak)
- Aerosol cans
- Disposable masks and gloves
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