How Regulation (EU) 2025/40 (PPWR) applies in Italy: the national extended producer responsibility (EPR) scheme, small-producer thresholds, eco-modulation, and deposit return system status. PPWR is directly applicable in Italy from August 12, 2026.
CONAI coordinates 7 consortia: Corepla (plastic), Comieco (paper/board), Coreve (glass), Ricrea (steel), CiAl (aluminum), Rilegno (wood), Biorepack (compostable).
Varies by consortium and material weight. Micro-importers: simplified filing available. Check conai.org.
Corepla 9-band plastic matrix (Band 1 = lowest rate/most recyclable; Band 9 = highest rate/least recyclable). Comieco 6 levels by non-paper content %.
TRIS notification 2026/0167/IT: Italy seeking compostable food-service exemption from PPWR. EC response expected ~July 2026. Alphanumeric material codes (PP 5, PET 1) required until Aug 2028 harmonized pictogram transition.
| Material | EUR / tonne |
|---|---|
| Paper & Cardboard | €45 |
| Paper, Composite/Coated | €110 |
| Glass | €10 |
| Plastic, Rigid Recyclable | €87 |
| Plastic, Rigid Hard-to-Recycle | €790 |
| Plastic, Flexible Recyclable | €258 |
| Plastic, Flexible Non-Recyclable | €785 |
| Bioplastic / Compostable | €246 |
| Aluminium | €12 |
| Steel / Ferrous | €5 |
| Beverage Cartons | €130 |
| Wood | n/a |