Until a couple of years ago we could leave our garbage bags on the doorstep and the dustmen would collect them. However, this was the state of every single spot of town in the mornings.
Seagulls and rats were absolutely happy about this. They had fresh food leftovers every night. A real party for them, a pure hygienic nightmare for us. We could not cope with it.
Nowadays we still do the door-to-door collection. However the rubbish bag and the recycling bag must be either handed over to the dustmen or brought to the boat.
In the morning you will hear the doorbell ringing. Often a loud voice will shout outside:
”Spazzinooo!” (“Dustmen!”)
the dustmen
If you have a smelly garbage bag (e.g. because of nappies or fruit or fish leftovers), a full one or it’s check out day, that’s the call.
Handing over the garbage and the recycling is main thing we ask you on check-out day. It is crucial as this service ends before checkout time.
How does it work
They will come by between 8:30 am and 10:30 am. In case you had out before they come, you may hand it directly to them on the streets or by the boat. Yes, the trash-boat. In your hometown you have trash trucks, haven’t you? We got trash-boats. On the map here below you can see which one is the closest to you.
When and what time
Every morning from Monday to Saturday they will collect the general waste. On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays they will collect paper. On Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays glass + plastic + tins. No collection on Sundays.
Any type of bag is good to go. Shopping bags, supermarket bags, plastic bags, whatever. Colours do not matter. The content is important.
| Day of the week | General waste (including organic) | Glass + plastic + tins | Cardboard & paper (no tissues, no food boxes) |
| MON | ✅ | 🚫 | ✅ |
| TUE | ✅ | ✅ | 🚫 |
| WED | ✅ | 🚫 | ✅ |
| THU | ✅ | ✅ | 🚫 |
| FRI | ✅ | 🚫 | ✅ |
| SAT | ✅ | ✅ | 🚫 |
| SUN | 🚫 | 🚫 | 🚫 |
Be careful: not recycling correctly and littering (also leaving it on the doorstep or using public bins is considered littering) are subject to fines (from €167).
The collection is mainly finished by 10-10:30 AM (according to the areas). There is no way for anyone to dispose garbage after this time. This is why Guests’ cooperation is so crucial.
Thank you for your cooperation.