Waste, small towns benefit in recycling collection

Italian cities are improving in waste separation, with the national average rising from 65.1% to 66.2%. Smaller towns are outperforming larger cities, with Ferrara leading at over 85%. Despite efforts, major cities like Bologna are only slightly above average, while some southern cities struggle significantly. The challenges in larger urban areas include complex territories and higher population densities, which slow progress. Comparatively, Bologna has made notable gains since 2014, while Palermo remains at the bottom with minimal improvements.