ISPRA (Italian Institute for Environmental Protection and Research) data confirms the consistent development trend of the past two decades, as separate waste collection has now reached 65% of total municipal waste production at the national level. This is a remarkable achievement that moves Italy closer to reaching the European Union's targets. However, the national picture obscures significant regional variances. Northern Italy remains the most virtuous region, with Veneto, Trentino-Alto Adige, and Lombardy consistently collecting more than 70% of their garbage separately. Some Northeastern provinces have rates nearing 80%, thanks to centralized door-to-door collection systems and a strong environmental culture. Central Italy is at an intermediate level, approximately 60%, while the South and Islands continue to perform poorly, with an average of 55-57%. Paper and cardboard are the most regularly collected wastes, followed by organic waste, which has shown remarkable recovery in recent years due to widespread collection and usage for compost and biogas production. Glass, plastic, and metal collections are also showing encouraging trends, but important difficulties remain in the management of more complex wastes such as electrical and electronic equipment waste and textile trash.