Alessandria, Italy, Makes Way for Innovation

Joining the Future Street family and ready for a smarter, more sustainable future.

Another big win for our fantastic Future Street Italia team. Alessandria has become the latest city in Italy to roll out Bigbelly’s solar-powered compactor bins as part of a broader effort to create cleaner, more efficient public spaces.

With 40 smart bins now installed across the city centre, Alessandria is taking a major step toward smarter waste management backed by real-time data, intelligent routing, and technology that supports both the environment and operational efficiency.

From Trial to Transformation

Already present in global capitals like Rome, London, Paris, Madrid, New York, and Dublin, Bigbelly has now replaced traditional mixed-waste bins in key areas of the city.

The 40 new units, covering around 20% of all public bins, have been installed in busy streets including Piazza Matteotti, Piazza della Libertà, Corso IV Novembre, and Via Dante, as part of a 6 to 12-month experimental phase.

Equipped with smart sensors that notify Amag Ambiente when they’re nearing full capacity, allowing crews to respond only when needed, the switch from traditional bins to our solar compactor bins will make a noticeable difference.

Collaboration that Drives Change

This project wouldn’t have been possible without the leadership and commitment of the Municipal Administration. A massive thank you to Cabinet Members Enrico Mazzoni and Gianni Ivaldi, as well as President Paolo Borbon, Director Francesco Moretti, and the entire team at Amag Ambiente Spa.

Smarter Bins, Real Results

With Bigbelly’s smart compactor bins, Alessandria can expect:

• Fewer waste collections
  Crews are alerted only when bins are full, no more unnecessary trips.
• Reduced fuel use and emissions
  Less driving means a smaller carbon footprint.
• Cleaner, tidier streets
  Overflowing bins are a thing of the past, even during peak times.
• Improved efficiency and lower costs
  Waste teams can focus their time where it’s really needed.

This pilot is just the beginning. Alessandria is setting a strong example for other mid-sized cities across Europe.

We’re proud to support this forward-thinking initiative and excited to keep building on this momentum.

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