Waste treatment methods in the European Union (EU-27) vary widely across member states. For instance, Italy had the highest recycling rate at 85.6 percent, followed by Belgium. Meanwhile, countries such as Romania, Bulgaria, and Finland rely heavily on landfilling. Overall, roughly 61 percent of total EU waste was treated in recovery operations in 2022.
Distribution of waste treated in European Union (EU-27) countries in 2022, by treatment method
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