Waste disposal volume in a year South Korea 2023, by type of method

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H. Yoo
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Jan 30, 2025

In 2023, approximately 151.6 million tons of waste was recycled in South Korea. A further 9.8 million tons were incinerated, the second most used method of waste treatment that year in terms of use.

Volume of waste disposed in a year in South Korea in 2023, by type of method (in million tons)

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Statistic: Volume of waste disposed in a year in South Korea in 2023, by type of method (in million tons)

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Release date

December 2024

Region

South Korea

Survey time period

2023

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* Represents leftover waste yet to be processed, as well as intermediary waste treatment processes.

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