Monaco’s new mobile waste collection service is bringing environmentally friendly disposal options straight to residents’ doorsteps, one Saturday at a time.
Launched on the 7th and 8th March during the MonaCollecte event on Quai Antoine Ier, the new mini mobile waste station is a joint initiative between the Société Monégasque d’Assainissement (SMA) and the Prince’s Government. Designed to collect hazardous household waste more easily and safely, the service now travels to a different district of the Principality once a month.
Operating from 9am to 1pm, the station offers residents the chance to dispose of special waste without the need to visit a permanent facility. Staffed by SMA professionals, the unit ensures that all waste is handled in a secure and environmentally sound manner. On hand to assist with sorting questions, the team also distributes recycling guides, pre-collection bags, and dog waste bags to promote better waste management at home.
The service is free and intended solely for private individuals. It aims to simplify sustainable habits while reducing the risk posed by long-term storage of dangerous materials in residential areas. However, for reasons of safety and limited space, the mobile unit is unable to accept certain categories of waste. These include gas bottles, fire extinguishers, infectious healthcare waste such as DASRI, plant or garden trimmings, construction rubble, and bulky waste items. General household rubbish, recyclable packaging, and glass are also not accepted, as these are already managed through existing public collection services or separate appointment-based pickup.
Further details, including accepted materials and the calendar of upcoming collection dates and locations, can be found at: https://www.sma.mc/fr/mini-decheterie
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