Waste Management: Italian Regulatory Framework

Digital traceability begins: new duties for companies

R.E.N.T.R.I. – id est in Italian “Registro Elettronico Nazionale per la Tracciabilità dei Rifiuti” (National Electronic Waste Tracking Register).

RENTRI started on 15 December 2024. Waste producers with more than 50 employees (counted in total, regardless of different local units) must register in the system by 13 February 2025. From this date, they must also follow all other RENTRI system obligations in addition to their general waste traceability duties.

From 13 February 2025, new models of loading and unloading registers and the FIR (Waste Identification Form) must be used.

The implementing legislation (including Ministerial Decree No. 59/2023, Directorial Decree No. 97/2023, No. 143/2023, No. 251 of 19 December 2023, and Directorial Decrees adopted on 12 December 2024) includes the following additional waste traceability obligations:

• register with RENTRI and pay the annual fee;
• ensure geolocation systems are on the transport vehicles for those companies that transport special hazardous waste for others (excluding transport for their own use);
• enter the required information and existing authorisations in the RENTRI section of the register for companies carrying out waste treatment activities;
• communicate any changes within 30 days;
• submit data to RENTRI within the prescribed time limits.

What Bird & Bird can do for you regarding waste traceability in the Italian Regulatory Framework:

• draft or review contracts with RENTRI delegates or appointees;
• assist in negotiating contracts with RENTRI delegates or agents;
• draft or revise waste brokerage contracts;
• assist in the negotiation of waste brokerage contracts;
• answer specific questions about RENTRI legislation or waste traceability legislation applicable to your case;
• assist clients during inspections or monitoring;
• evaluate and possibly propose appeals against administrative sanctions;
• assist clients in the event of criminal charges.

Please contact our dedicated experts to receive more information or clarification about the new duties for companies related to the Italian waste traceability regulatory framework.