In 2023, municipal waste production in Italy increased by 0.7%, reaching 29.3 million tons, a figure aligned with GDP growth. In the 14 municipalities with over 200,000 inhabitants, waste production remained stable compared to the previous year. Additionally, according to ISPRA's Urban Waste Report, waste sorting has increased nationally by 66.6%, with peaks of 73.4% in the North, 62.3% in the Centre, and 58.9% in the South. Bologna stands out for its remarkable improvement in waste sorting, which increased from 63.2% to 72.9%, exceeding the objective of 65% and putting it well above national average. In total, 71% of Italian municipalities have attained a separate waste collection rate of over 65%, while 88.3% of municipalities intercept more than half of their waste separately. Turin, Florence, Messina, and Verona are among the cities with strong performances, with scores approaching or exceeding 55%. Rome, despite a little increase, now stands at 46.6%, while Genoa has reached 46.1%. Bari and Naples exceed 40%, at 43.2% and 41.9%, respectively.