Amaie Energia seeks Partner for Extensive Waste Management Services

Amaie Energia e Servizi, a company partly owned by the Liguria Region, is launching an open tender too find a partner for urban hygiene services across ten municipalities in the Sanremo basin. This five-year contract encompasses a wide range of services, including waste collection and transport, street cleaning, and specialized services tailored to the unique needs of this diverse region.

The Financials: A Multi-million Euro investment in Environmental Services

The initial tender is valued at €8.25 million for the five-year period. However,factoring in potential extensions and additional services,the total value of the contract is expected to exceed €10 million. The deadline for submitting bids is May 18, 2025. This investment underscores the commitment to improving waste management infrastructure and practices in the region.

Tailored Solutions for a Diverse landscape

The ten municipalities included in the contract are Taggia (sweeping services only), Castellaro, Badalucco, Triora, Ceriana, Molini di Triora, Montalto Carpasio, Bajardo, Terzorio, and Pompeiana. The winning bidder will need to develop customized solutions that address the specific challenges posed by the area’s varied terrain, scattered settlements, and fluctuating population densities.

The tender emphasizes the use of door-to-door separate collection systems,supported by computerized ecological islands and services designed for non-domestic,tourist,and seasonal users. This approach aims to maximize efficiency and minimize environmental impact.

Aspiring Recycling Targets and Strict Penalties

The contract mandates a separate collection rate of at least 65%, aligning with national and European Union environmental regulations. Failure to meet these targets could result in significant penalties. The contract outlines a detailed penalty system,with fines reaching up to €15,000 for improper waste disposal.

any variation in the means, in the staff or logistics must be previously communicated.

Contract Scheme, Amaie Energia e Servizi

Municipality-Specific Approaches: A Closer Look

The tender specifications highlight the need for tailored solutions in each municipality:

• Badalucco: Computerized ecological islands with controlled access, manual sweeping, and specialized containers for hygienic waste.
• Bajardo: A mixed system combining door-to-door collection in the historic centre and ecological islands in more remote areas.
• Castellaro: Integration of door-to-door collection in the center with proximity collection in less dense areas, along with street cleaning and drain maintenance.
• Ceriana: Reserved access proximity workstations with locks, supplemented by additional services for public events and seasonal needs.
• Molini di Triora: Proximity stations with key access and a regular eco-mobile service for bulky waste collection.
• Montalto-Carpasio: Door-to-door collection in the historic centers combined with ecological islands in remote areas.the municipality will provide some equipment to support operations.
• Pompeiana: Home collection for all users and an open collection center twice a month.
• Taggia: Manual and mechanized sweeping, street washing, waste collection in markets, and post-event cleaning.
• Terzorio: Home service in the urban center and ecological islands in harder-to-reach areas, with essential services like expired medication collection.
• Triora: Proximity stations with dedicated key access and scheduled eco-mobile services for bulky waste.

Amaie Energia: Leading the Way in Environmental Aggregation

This tender reinforces Amaie Energia’s position as a key player in environmental services in the Ponente Ligure region. The company will continue to oversee and guarantee the quality of service provided to the member municipalities.