The Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security (MASE) has issued a decree establishing the Regulation on the “Discipline of the Waste Traceability System and the National Electronic Register for Waste Traceability (T.U.A.),” commonly known as the RENTRI system. This system is currently in force but requires companies involved in waste management to register starting at the end of 2024, following a transitional period used for evaluations, feedback, observations, optimizations, and voluntary trials conducted by companies and industry associations.

Who Needs to Register

• Companies, organizations, and entities that produce, process, or transport waste or operate as waste brokers or intermediaries
• Industry associations representing businesses and providers of technological solutions
• Professional operators, including entities and businesses involved in waste transportation, recovery, disposal, or brokerage
• Consortia for the recovery and recycling of specific types of waste
• Producers of non-hazardous waste derived from industrial, artisanal, or waste, water, and gas treatment processes, with more than 10 employees

The deadlines for registration vary based on the type of activity and the number of employees. Large producers and professional operators must register between December 15, 2024, and February 13, 2025. However, some producers of non-hazardous waste, such as waste from commercial, agricultural, construction, and demolition activities, are not required to register but must still use the RENTRI system.

Starting in the coming weeks, Eteria will keep you informed and updated on RENTRI, following the deadlines set by Decree 59/2023 and Ministerial Decree MASE 97/2023. Eteria will also offer specific training to help companies use the RENTRI system for their waste management activities.

Companies registering with RENTRI for waste transportation (whether mandatory or voluntary) must install a GPS (satellite geolocation system) on their vehicles at their own expense. This system, which includes GPS, smartphones, business software, and internet connectivity, will replace paper-based tracking systems. Companies will enter their waste management data into the "National Electronic Register for Waste Traceability," making the information available to all stakeholders (Producer – Transporter – Intermediary – Recipient – Urban Waste Collection Service Manager) and regulatory authorities.

To provide timely and specialized services nationwide, Eteria has signed an agreement for the installation of GPS devices and related support for authorized waste transport vehicles under highly favorable conditions for companies. The geolocation subscription plans come with:

• Significant discounts on equipment and subscriptions
• A basic primary device
• An optional secondary device
• Installation costs assessed on a case-by-case basis

Eteria will directly sign the geolocation subscription contract with transport companies under reserved economic conditions, and businesses can request additional services related to vehicle geolocation.

The ETERIA - RENTRI agreement is already active, allowing companies to start evaluations, seek clarifications, plan for GPS applications required by RENTRI deadlines, and transition from paper-based to digital waste traceability wherever possible.

How Eteria Supports Companies Adapting to the RENTRI Decree

Eteria, a leading provider of vehicle monitoring solutions in Italy, offers devices and systems that fully comply with RENTRI Decree requirements. With Eteria’s solutions, waste management companies can fully adhere to Article 16 of the Decree, using specific tools to monitor, in real time, the vehicles used for waste transportation.

Advantages of Eteria Devices

• Real-time monitoringContinuous vehicle tracking ensures compliance with RENTRI requirements and allows companies to verify transport accuracy at all times.
• Easy integrationEteria devices seamlessly connect with existing company management systems, reducing implementation time and costs.
• Full complianceSafeFleet systems meet all regulatory requirements, simplifying the legal adaptation process for waste traceability in Italy.

Through Eteria, companies can efficiently and automatically manage waste flows, comply with regulations, and maintain high safety standards.
The integration of Eteria devices also enhances operational control, reduces risks, and promotes sustainable waste management.

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