Overview
- Cittadinanzattiva’s new report shows the average household Tari reached €340 in 2025, up 3.3% from 2024.
- The South averages €385, which is 33% higher than the North’s €290, with the Center at €364.
- Puglia (€445), Campania (€418) and Sicily (€402) are the costliest regions, while city peaks include Catania (€602), Pisa (€557), Genoa (€509) and Naples (€496), versus lows such as Cremona (€196) and Udine/Trento (€199).
- ARERA’s UR3a component took effect in January, adding about €6 per household in 2025 to finance a 25% waste bill discount that will be paid from 2026 to eligible low‑income families.
- ARERA’s Mtr‑3 method for 2025–28 ties rewards and penalties to service quality and promotes pay‑as‑you‑throw as separate collection reached 66.6% but effective recycling remains around 50.8%.