Distribution of total waste treatment in the European Union (EU-27) countries by type of recovery and disposal, 2020
The majority of European Union countries recycle their waste
Distribution of total waste treatment in the European Union (EU-27) countries by type of recovery and disposal, 2020
Source
Eurostat
Date
16 Sep 2022
Notes
Data for 2020 highlight that the majority of waste in European Union countries is recycled. Countries like Germany, Luxembourg, and France show high recycling rates, contributing significantly to overall waste management. Recycling is the most common form of waste treatment across many EU nations, with landfilling, energy recovery, and other methods playing smaller roles in comparison.
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