Blue
Local sorting guide
Rome, Italy bin colours.
Use the colour, printed label and scope together. The guide below does not replace address-specific collection schedules.
Quick sorting reference
What goes in each colour
Yellow
Plastic and metal
Plastic and metal packagingAMA Roma systemGreen
Glass
Container glass without bagsAMA Roma systemBrown
Organic waste
Food waste in compostable bagsAMA Roma systemGrey
Residual waste
Non-recyclable household wasteAMA Roma systemAlways read the label on the actual container. Colours are not globally standardised.
Before using a coloured bin or bag
- Confirm that the guide applies to your municipality, neighbourhood or operator.
- Read the label on the container and check the accepted product format.
- Keep batteries, electronics, chemicals and other special waste out of ordinary household streams.