Door-to-door selective collection (DtD) consists
in leaving out refuse for municipal collectors outside
your front door, on given days and at given times
for each fraction.
Using a door-to-door system, all domestic fractions
can be collected from the street (final waste, OFMSW,
glass, packaging and paper and cardboard), or only
certain fractions, at least final waste and OFMSW,
with containers for the other fractions.
The results of selective collection achieved in municipalities
operating door-to-door systems are superior in general,
both in the amount collected and the quality of separation
(in general between 60 and 80% for selective collection).
Implementation of door-to-door collection is simpler
in areas with lower population density, where it is
easier to identify individuals’ refuse.
Implementing DtD collection systems requires a change
of habits on the part of the public, which must be
achieved through an adequate communication campaign.
DtD collection models enable waste generators to
be identified and therefore fairer control systems
to be introduced, such as payment for generation (eg,
payment per bag or payment per bin). |
