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Page last updated at 17:24 GMT, Tuesday, 25 November 2008

Recycling soars in northern Italy

In Roncade, northern Italy there has been a big push by local authorities to encourage people to recycle.

Each household gets five bins for five different types of waste. They then pay an annual fee but are charged extra every time they put out waste that cannot be recycled.

The scheme has seen recycling rates in the town jump from 14% to 80% in five years.

Daniele Sartor has a new baby and faces higher charges to dispose of the child's nappies.

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