How is recycling going in the Marche region? A ranking of the most virtuous provinces.

Ancona, August 13, 2025 — In 2024, waste sorting in the Marche region will make a leap forward, confirming a positive trend that translates into environmental benefits and economic resources for municipalities. According to data released by the National Packaging Consortium (CONAI), nearly 120,000 tons of end-of-life packaging were delivered to the consortium system by various cities in the region over the course of the year. This is a significant amount, a significant increase from the 94,000 tons in 2023, which (to give you an idea) could fill enough bins to cover the entire Ancona-Vienna highway three times over, using 1,100-liter containers.

In addition to the increase in collected quantities, 2024 also saw a significant increase in financial contributions from CONAI to regional municipalities, based on the framework agreement reached with the National Association of Italian Municipalities (ANCI). The total amount reached 33 million euros, nearly double the 17.3 million euros in 2023, demonstrating the increasingly recognized value of proper waste management. start recycling packaging waste. Even in terms of percentages In terms of general separate waste collection , the Marche region maintains a good position: the regional average stands at 72.15% , above the 65% threshold set by national legislation, and a sign of widespread commitment involving citizens, local administrations and operators in the environmental sector.

Top of the table: Macerata then Pesaro-Urbino

Looking in detail at the territories, the province of Macerata It remains the most virtuous, with a separate waste collection rate of 74.2% (according to ISPRA data) and a per capita collection of 95 kilos of packaging per citizen to CONAI, up from approximately 60 kilos the previous year. Close behind, with a 74% collection rate, is Pesaro-Urbino , which, however, records a lower per capita figure of approximately 75 kilos per inhabitant.

The Marche province rankings: results on separate waste collection

Ancona follows , with a percentage of 71.4% , which is firmly placed in the middle of the ranking of the provinces of the Marche but has a high per capita figure: over 82 kilograms of packaging per person arrived at the consortium system in 2024. Then Fermo , with a collection rate of 70.8% and a surprising per capita value: almost 115 kilos of packaging waste per citizen, the highest overall in the region, demonstrating the concrete effectiveness of the population in separating and disposing of waste.

Lastly, Ascoli Piceno , which still records a good 68.4% of overall separate waste collection, stands out for its high contribution to the Conai system: 102 kilos per inhabitant, demonstrating that, despite a lower overall percentage, packaging collection is particularly efficient.

Conai, a concrete return on investment

The numbers tell the story of a region that has understood the importance of waste sorting as a lever for sustainability , but also as an economic resource. The millions donated to communities by CONAI (National Packaging Consortium) represent a tangible return for those who invest in efficient environmental services and citizen awareness.

The improvement in performance compared to 2023 is tangible in all provinces, and the continued increase in deliveries to the national consortium is a direct indicator of improved waste separation quality: more properly sorted material, greater opportunities for recycling and reintroduction into new production cycles.

Overall, 2024 ended for the Marche region with results in line with the best Italian regions , confirming a system that, despite territorial differences, shows a clear trajectory: that of the circular economy and shared responsibility. A direction that rewards collective commitment and makes sustainability a concrete, measurable reality, beneficial for the environment and local communities.