Avoiding mistakes in organic waste collection is crucial.
From organic waste, we can produce biomethane 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

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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
7%
Non-compostable waste
0%
Suitable for biogas production
100%
Disposed of at the citizen’s expense
The data on Sesto San Giovanni
In the timeline below, you will find the monthly data relating to the percentage of Non-Compostable Material (NCM) present in the organic waste collected in Sesto San Giovanni.
Month
Delivered quantities (Kg)
%NCM
January 142.490,00
February 645.840,00 6,08%
March 729.790,00
April 652.160,00
May 727.250,00
June 684.060,00
July 669.210,00
August 514.080,00
September 619.400,00 9,90%
October 680.080,00
November 659.850,00
December 659.750,00
Total delivered quantity per year 2023: 7.383.960,00 kg
Mese
Quantità conferite (Kg)
%MNC
January 702.580,00
February 658.610,00 6,10%
March 681.930,00
April 694.900,00
May 703.700,00
June 654.470,00
July 709.040,00
August 522.180,00
September 596.240,00 10,40%
October 687.200,00
November 649.430,00
December 705.420,00
Total delivered quantity per year 2024: 7.965.700,00 kg
Mese
Quantità conferite (Kg)
%MNC
January 703.180,00
February 665.850,00
March 731.530,00 7,50%
April 709.130,00
May 710.820,00
June 681.090,00
July 704.260,00 0,50%
August 523.840,00 5,30%
Total delivered quantity per year 2025: 5.429.700,00 kg
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.
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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!
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