What Amsa does

Amsa S.p.A. (Azienda Milanese Servizi Ambientali) is an Italian environmental services company headquartered in Milan that provides waste collection, differentiated recycling, street cleaning, and urban hygiene services under a public utility model. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Gruppo A2A, a publicly listed Italian multi-utility (BIT: A2A). Amsa serves the City of Milan and 15 surrounding municipalities in the Lombardy and Varese provinces, covering approximately 420 km² and a population of around 1.9 million residents and workers. The company has operated for over 100 years (founded 1900) and employs 3,193 people as of February 2026.

Amsa's core operations revolve around an integrated waste management system. It runs door-to-door differentiated collection achieving a 65% differentiation rate, with separate collection rates of 63% in Milan and 72.5% in surrounding municipalities in 2025, against a national benchmark of 60%+. In 2025 it collected 887,000 tonnes of waste using a fleet of 1,418 vehicles (28% CNG, 11% electric, 58% Euro 5/6). Physical infrastructure includes recycling centers (Riciclerie), ecological platforms, mobile environmental centers (CAM), WEEE eco-islands, a 24/7 Sala Operativa control room with vehicle tracking, and a patented Sweepy-jet street cleaning system that recovers approximately 19,000 tonnes of street sweepings per year with 90% material recovery and 80% water reuse. Digital channels include the PULIamo mobile app, an online booking portal, an Amazon Alexa integration, a 'Dove lo butto?' waste-sorting search tool, and a real-time citizen reporting platform.

Revenue is generated through managed service contracts with municipal counterparties, principally the City of Milan, funded through Italy's regulated TARI waste tax. Additional revenue streams include bulky waste pickup (now supporting credit card payments), commercial container rental and event services, street sweeping earth processing, and material recovery for resale. Pricing is set through regulated municipal service contracts rather than open-market mechanisms. Customer segments are horizontal: residential households, residential complexes (condomini), and businesses/enterprises located within the 16 served municipalities. Marketing is delivered through digital platforms, mobile apps, community education programs (#AmbienteaScuola, Ambasciatori multiculturali), and traditional media channels. The company holds no public listing and operates within the A2A Group's environmental services division.

Name

Amsa

Legal name

Amsa S.p.A.

Website

https://amsa.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1900

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Amsa S.p.A. is a Milan-based public environmental utility and wholly-owned subsidiary of Gruppo A2A that provides waste collection, differentiated recycling, street cleaning, and urban hygiene services to the City of Milan and 15 surrounding municipalities, serving approximately 1.9 million residents across 420 km².

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waste Management and Environmental Services

NAICS

Waste Collection (56211), Solid Waste Collection (562111), Hazardous Waste Collection (562112), Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562211)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Sanitary Services (4950), Hazardous Waste Management (4955)

akta.pro primary industry

E-waste & Universal Waste Collection/Transfer (Electronics, Lamps, Batteries) (EUAIABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Universal Waste Management (Batteries, Lamps, Mercury-Containing) (BPALAHAL), Bulk Item & White Goods Collection (Bulky Waste) (BPALAAAD)

Keywords

• Waste collection services
• Urban hygiene services
• Recycling services
• Environmental services
• Street cleaning services

Headquarters

HQ city

Milan

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Municipal waste collection services: Amsa operates as a public environmental services company serving the municipality of Milan and 15 surrounding municipalities. Revenue is generated through municipal contracts for waste collection and urban hygiene services. The company is part of the A2A Group and adopts an integrated waste management system that recycles or converts 100% of urban waste to energy production, ensuring zero landfill for primary waste.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Amsa S.p.A. is an environmental services company providing integrated urban waste management across Milan and 15 surrounding municipalities. Core offerings include door-to-door differentiated waste collection, street cleaning, recycling centers, ecological platforms, bulky waste pickup, and specialized collection services (textiles, waste oil, WEEE, hazardous materials). Services are delivered through a fleet of 1,418 vehicles and supported by digital platforms including the PULIamo app, online booking portal, and operations control center, processing 887,000 tonnes of waste annually.

Product overview

Amsa S.p.A. is a comprehensive environmental services company providing waste collection, recycling, and urban hygiene services primarily in Milan and surrounding Lombardy municipalities. The company operates a multi-product portfolio comprising core waste management services (differentiated collection, street cleaning, recycling centers, ecological platforms, mobile environmental centers), specialized collection services (textiles, waste oil, electronic equipment, asbestos), and digital service platforms (mobile app PULIamo, voice assistant Alexa integration, waste search tool, online booking portal, and real-time reporting). The infrastructure includes street bins, a 24/7 operations center, and transfer stations, supported by a fleet of 1,418 vehicles running on methane (28%), electric (11%), and Euro 5/6 (58%) fuels. Services are available across 16 municipalities covering approximately 420 km2 serving 1.9 million residents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PULIamo: Mobile application for monitoring waste collection calendars, setting reminders, and sending real-time reports in the service territory.
• LaboRAEE
• AmbienteaScuola
• Ambasciatori e Ambasciatrici multiculturali

Products and services

• Raccolta Differenziata (Differentiated Waste Collection) Door-to-door and street-based collection of sorted waste including paper, plastic, glass, organic material, and metal, enabling citizens to properly separate household waste. A core service for residents and businesses across Milan's 16 municipalities.
• Pulizia Strade (Street Cleaning) Mechanical and manual cleaning of public streets using patented Sweepy-jet technology, treating approximately 19,239 tonnes of road sweepings annually with 90% material recovery through separation methods.
• Riciclerie (Recycling Centers) Equipped facilities where citizens can bring various types of waste during specified hours, including locations such as Corelli, Muggiano, Olgettina, and Pedroni in Milan.
• Centro Ambientale Mobile (CAM - Mobile Environmental Center) Mobile collection unit that travels to different areas providing accessible waste disposal services for citizens.
• Prenotazione Ritiro Ingombranti (Bulky Waste Pickup Booking) Online service for scheduling pickup of large items like furniture and appliances, with payment options including credit card.
• Piattaforma Ecologica (Ecological Platform) Large waste processing facility providing classification and processing services for waste transferred from collection stations.
• App PULIamo Mobile application enabling citizens to monitor collection calendars, set reminders, access real-time reporting, and locate services in their area.
• Dove lo butto? (Where should I throw it?) Search engine tool helping citizens correctly classify and dispose of household waste by searching for specific items.
• Chiedi ad Alexa (Ask Alexa) Voice assistant integration with Amazon Alexa enabling users to query waste collection schedules and disposal information.
• Segnalazioni e Richieste (Reports and Requests) Digital platform for citizens to submit questions, requests, or reports to improve environmental services.
• Servizi di Zona e Calendario di Raccolta (Zone Services and Collection Calendar) Interactive map providing information on environmental hygiene services and collection/sweeping schedules by area.
• Raccolta Indumenti Usati (Used Clothing Collection) Collection service for worn clothes and textiles, with dedicated containers at designated locations.
• Raccolta Oli Esausti (Waste Oil Collection) Separate collection of used cooking oils for proper recycling and environmental processing.
• Ecoisole per RAEE (Eco-islands for WEEE) Designated collection points for small electrical and electronic equipment and light bulbs containing hazardous materials.
• Raccolta Oggetti in Amianto o Mercurio (Asbestos and Mercury Collection) Specialized collection service for hazardous materials including asbestos and mercury-containing objects.
• Disinfestazione Zanzare (Mosquito Pest Control) Seasonal mosquito control and extermination services to protect public health.
• Sgombero Neve (Snow Removal) Snow and ice clearance services during winter months to maintain public safety and mobility.
• Pulizia Parchi e Giardini (Parks and Gardens Cleaning) Maintenance and cleaning services for public green spaces including parks and gardens.
• Cassonetti Stradali e Contenitori (Street Bins and Containers) Network of street-level waste containers and bins for differentiated and undifferentiated waste collection.

Quantifiable outcome

• 65% differentiated collection rate through door-to-door collection
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• DeliveroominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for differentiated collection and waste recovery initiatives in Milan. Joint campaign to improve food delivery packaging waste sorting.
• SogemiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Sogemi for Milan's leadership in differentiated collection, supporting wholesale market waste management.
• ComiecominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint campaign with Comieco and Tetra Pak for recycling beverage and food cartons, promoting proper sorting of packaging waste.
• Tetra PakminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration in Comieco-led campaign for recycling beverage and food cartons, educating consumers on proper packaging disposal.
• ErionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) collection. Inaugurated intelligent eco-islands for small WEEE collection, including at Piazza Parco Sempione.
• A2A GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmsa is a wholly-owned subsidiary of A2A Group, operating under the group's integrated environmental services division. Benefits from group sustainability framework aligned with UN 2030 Agenda objectives covering Circular Economy, Decarbonization, Smart networks, and People Innovation pillars.
• Carcere di Bollate (Bollate Prison)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA2A presented new robotic WEEE processing line at Bollate prison as part of circular economy and innovation initiatives.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hera S.p.A. Hera is a major Italian multi-utility headquartered in Bologna, providing integrated environmental services (waste collection, treatment, disposal) alongside water, gas, and electricity across Emilia-Romagna and adjacent regions. Closely comparable in regulated municipal waste collection and integrated utility model.
• Iren S.p.A. Iren is a multi-utility based in Turin providing waste collection, treatment, and urban hygiene services across northern Italy. Comparable as a publicly listed Italian multi-utility operating integrated environmental services under municipal concessions.
• Amiat S.p.A. Amiat (Gruppo Iren) provides waste collection and urban hygiene services for the City of Turin. Highly comparable as a subsidiary of an Italian multi-utility delivering municipal waste collection and street cleaning services to a major northern Italian city.
• Contarina S.p.A. Contarina operates door-to-door differentiated waste collection across 50 municipalities in the Treviso area, achieving industry-leading separate collection rates above 85%. A direct peer in differentiated door-to-door collection methodology and Italian municipal concession model.
• Aprica S.p.A. Aprica is an A2A Group subsidiary providing waste collection and urban hygiene services in the province of Brescia. Operates a similar integrated waste management model under municipal concession structure, directly comparable in service portfolio and delivery model.
• Acea S.p.A. Acea is the Rome-based multi-utility providing waste collection and environmental services to the City of Rome and Lazio region. Directly comparable as a publicly listed Italian municipal waste concession operator serving a major metropolitan area.
• Veritas S.p.A. Veritas provides integrated waste collection, urban hygiene, and environmental services in the Venice metropolitan area. Comparable as a multi-municipal Italian waste collection operator with similar service portfolio including recycling centers and bulky waste services.
• A2A Ambiente: A2A Ambiente is the broader environmental services division of Amsa's parent Gruppo A2A, operating waste management, material recovery, and energy-from-waste plants across Lombardy. It is the most directly comparable peer given the shared parent, geography, and integrated waste-to-energy model.

Broad incumbents

• Veolia Italia: Veolia is a global environmental services giant operating in Italy through municipal and industrial waste collection, treatment, and disposal contracts. Comparable as an incumbent international operator competing in the Italian regulated waste management market.
• Suez Italia: Suez is a major global environmental services and water management company with operations in Italy providing waste collection, recycling, and treatment services. Comparable as a large international incumbent in the Italian waste management market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/amsa_spa
• YouTubeyoutube.com/a2a
• Facebookfacebook.com/amsa.spa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/a2a

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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