Municipal Waste
The Europeans Generating The Most Waste
Data released by Eurostat shows that across Europe, levels of municipal waste generation vary considerably between countries. Broken down by kilograms per capita, municipal waste generation is highest in Denmark at 777 kg in 2017. Romania was at the opposite end of the scale with just 261 kg in 2016.
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This chart shows municipal waste generation in EU countries in 2017 (kg per capita).
Amount of municipal waste per capita collected in Poland 2005-2023
Amount of municipal waste collected in Poland 2005-2023
Municipal waste recycling rate in Iceland 2010-2022
Municipal waste recycling rate in Norway 2010-2022
Municipal waste landfilled per capita in the Nordic countries 2012-2022
Recycling rate of municipal waste in the European Union 2010-2022, by country
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