Avoiding mistakes in organic waste collection is crucial.
From organic waste, we can produce bbiomethane and biofuels
that help generate energy and heat
for the city of Sesto San Giovanni.

Here, we help you understand what belongs in the organic waste bin and what doesn’t. Discover how proper sorting is a valuable resource for everyone!

What goes in the organic waste bin?

Organic waste – Yes!

Cooked food
(as long as it’s cold)

Fruit and vegetable
peels and scraps

Fish leftovers
and bones

Meat leftovers
and bones

Eggshells

Nutshells

Tea bags, herbal infusions,
and coffee grounds

Dry pet food

Food-soiled paper
towels and napkins

Small amounts
of cut flowers

Organic waste – No!

Plastic bags
and containers

Mussel
and clam shells

Expired
food containers

Plastic plates,
cups and cutlery

Grass, branches
and leaves

Diapers
and sanitary pads

Pet litter

Ceramic, glass,
and metal objects

Some key numbers

31.000

Tons of waste we receive every year

Of which

93%

Compostable waste

100%

Suitable for biogas production

100%

Dedicated to the community

Non-compostable waste

Suitable for biogas production

100%

Disposed of at the citizen’s expense

Turning waste into biomethane for Sesto San Giovanni

At the Sesto San Giovanni BioPlatform, organic waste recovery can produce 2.7 million cubic meters of biomethane per year, enough to cover the annual energy demand of 3,000 households.

Biomethane is a 100% renewable
fuel and its production helps to:

turn organic waste from cities into a valuable resource

reduce greenhouse gas emissions

decrease the use of fossil fuels like oil

Air Quality Monitoring

ZeroC continuously monitors air quality around the BioPlatform through 5 fixed stations located in the municipalities of Cologno Monzese and Sesto San Giovanni. Stay informed and access real-time environmental and atmospheric data anytime.

EXPLORE THE DATA

The gallery of mistakes

On our Instagram page @Lagalleriadeglierrori, we’ve collected photos of the most bizarre and unexpected items we’ve found in the organic waste bin.
Follow the page and find out what not to throw in your organic waste bin!

Explore the gallery