The municipal administration appeals to citizens and in particular to owners of non-domestic users to scrupulously respect the rules of separate waste collection of the organic fraction because a high number of incorrect methods are found.
From the analyzes carried out, it is found that together with the organic material (kitchen and food waste and leftovers, coffee grounds, tea filters, etc.) non-compliant material is supplied, including plastic containers, glass bottles, electrical cables, textile material etc. Furthermore, there was a frequent use of plastic bags instead of biodegradable ones and, in particular, of black bags often used to hide the non-compliant material contained in them.
These results have significant consequences both in terms of environmental sustainability and in economic terms. In fact, consider that the fee to be paid to the plant for the recovery of the organic fraction is subject to increases based on the percentage of foreign fraction detected. Based on the analyzes conducted, the increase in costs that the Municipality of Altamura will have to bear for the recovery of the organic fraction stands at 40% compared to the basic fee and therefore approximately €400,000.00; with consequent negative repercussions on the TARI.
Interested users are therefore urged to:
- use only biodegradable and compostable bags
- dispose of only compostable waste (kitchen and food waste and leftovers, coffee grounds, tea filters, etc.), categorically avoiding non-compliant material such as glass or plastic containers, nappies, clothing, etc.
We will therefore intensify control activities and sanction violators.
Thursday 23 May 2024
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