In 2022, approximately 161.9 million tons of waste was recycled in South Korea. A further 9.77 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 2022, by type of method
(in million tons)
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ME (South Korea). (December 29, 2023). Volume of waste disposed in a year in South Korea in 2022, by type of method (in million tons) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved January 03, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1353420/south-korea-waste-disposal-yearly-volume-by-type-of-method/
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