Waste Collection at CasaMI‑CO: How We Recycle in San Fedele Intelvi

At CasaMI‑CO, we care deeply about our environment. That’s why we are fully committed to following the local rules for waste collection in San Fedele Intelvi, ensuring proper recycling and disposal during your stay.

If you’re visiting Lake Como or Valle Intelvi, you might be unfamiliar with the way waste collection is managed in Italy — especially in smaller mountain towns. But don’t worry, we’ve prepared a simple, clear guide to help you recycle responsibly while enjoying your holiday.

♻️ Why We Recycle

Waste sorting isn’t just a civic duty — it’s a way to respect the stunning nature around us. The lakes, forests, and trails of Valle Intelvi deserve to be preserved, and we invite every guest to contribute with small, mindful actions.

🧾 What We Recycle (and How)

Here is a summary of the waste categories we collect at CasaMI‑CO:

Type of Waste	Recycle Bin	What Goes Inside
Organic	Brown Bucket	Food scraps, coffee grounds, tea bags, fruit and vegetable peelings
Plastic & Cans	Yellow Bag	Bottles, plastic containers, yogurt cups, tin cans, clean food packaging
Paper	Binded or in paper bags or carton boxes	Newspapers, magazines, cardboard, paper packaging (no greasy paper)
Glass	Green Bucket	Bottles and jars (clean and empty)
Residual Waste	Gray Bag	Anything that can’t be recycled (e.g. dirty paper, non-recyclable plastics)

Please use the provided bags and bins to sort your waste.

🗓️ Waste Collection Schedule in San Fedele Intelvi

Leave the bags or bins outside the apartment in the morning before 8:00 AM on the days listed below:

Day	Type of Waste Collected
Tuesday	Organic + Plastic & Cans
Friday	Organic + Paper
Saturday	Residual Waste (non-recyclable)

Glass is collected on alternate Saturdays, as follows:

Glass Collection Schedule – 2025

• January: 4, 18
• February: 1, 15
• March: 1, 15, 29
• April: 12, 26
• May: 10, 24
• June: 7, 21
• July: 5, 19
• August: 2, 16, 30
• September: 13, 27
• October: 11, 25
• November: 8, 22
• December: 6, 20

🧾 What If You Miss a Collection?

No problem! The municipality of Centro Valle Intelvi has set up a dedicated Ecological Area (Eco-Center) for tourists and non-residents.

This eco-area is equipped and accessible, allowing you to bring your sorted waste directly if needed. To access it, you’ll need to show your Italian health card (tessera sanitaria) — which serves as a temporary ID for disposal.

You’ll find the ecological center at:
📍 Centro di Raccolta Comunale, Via alla Piscina, Centro Valle Intelvi
🕐 It’s opened 24/7 and Maps and GPS location can be easily found here below:

Or… you can ask VICKY.

We encourage guests who stay several days to make use of this option — especially if traveling with pets or kids and producing more daily waste.

🧼 Our Philosophy: Clean House, Clean Planet

At CasaMI‑CO, we combine smart technology and sustainability to create a better guest experience:

• We avoid printed materials and provide digital guidebooks and our AI concierge VICKY for all info
• We encourage waste collection separated with clear bins and signage
• We support zero-waste tourism whenever possible

Together, we can make a difference.

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F.A.Q. – Waste Collection at CasaMI-CO

To help you manage waste properly during your stay, here are the most common questions and answers about separate waste collection in San Fedele Intelvi (Lake Como).