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compost their garden waste. The biodegradable fraction is delivered for
composting at a cost of approximately 28 euros/ per tone. The attained separate
collection level is 35 %, with a 25 % biodegradable waste separation
(approximately 75 kg/year/inhabitant). The biodegradable fraction which is
collected separately is considered to be of high quality for the production of
compost. Italy needs of this fraction because of the dry climate <strong>and</strong> the need of
the farmers for better quality soil. (Success stories on composting <strong>and</strong> separate
collection., 2000)
Biodegradable waste collection takes place three times a week (other waste is
collected twice a week). Bulk lorries are used, with a capacity of 3 m 3 each. The
lorries (Picture 14.) are managed by two operators (one is the driver). The
operator empties the household buckets or bins, which are placed along the
roads in front of the buildings on collection days, directly into the bulk lorries.
Wheeled carts are hung on the lorries <strong>and</strong> emptied automatically. Compacting
is not required, due to the high bulk density of food waste. The bulk lorries
then carry the waste directly to the composting plant, which is located about 10
km from the area covered by the scheme. (Success stories on composting <strong>and</strong>
separate collection., 2000)
Picture 14.: Organic waste-collection lorry
(Success stories on composting <strong>and</strong> separate collection., 2000)