City Center Waste Collection Begins with Gentle Approach Amid Low Engagement

For the past three days, the construction site’s ‘Ape’ (small utility vehicle) has been traveling through the streets of the city center starting at 9 a.m. to collect waste from operators – bars, restaurants, hotels. This quiet operation marks the beginning of the historic center initiative that Councillor Munari wants to carry out in an entirely gentle manner: in fact, it is about disrupting long-standing habits.

Reactions and Strategies

“The three meetings held for hoteliers, restaurant owners, and shopkeepers saw a decidedly low turnout: perhaps many are still unaware of what we intend to implement.” Hence, the decision to proceed with a gentle approach, even with private individuals, for whom starting next week, the automated collection points in Piazza Battisti will be in operation.

Next Developments and Future Steps

For now, the usual waste collection islands with dumpsters remain, but they are at their deadline. The collection in the city center marks a new chapter.