- Municipal waste
- 803 kg per capita
- Incineration rate
- 35%
- Recycling rate
- 63%
- Landfill rate
- 2%
Austria has made significant strides in managing municipal waste, with various statistics pointing towards responsible waste disposal and recycling practices.
Key Takeaways
- Austria generates 803 kg of municipal waste per capita, significantly above the EU-27 average of 513 kg.
- In 2022, Austria’s recycling rate reached 63%, exceeding the EU-27 average of 49% and the 2025 target of 55%.
- The country maintained a low landfill rate of 2% and a stable waste-to-energy combustion rate of 35%.
- Key legislation like the Waste Management Act and the Federal Waste Management Plan guide Austria’s waste management processes.
- Despite successes, Austria faces challenges with rising waste volumes, particularly from construction, while aiming for improved recycling rates by 2025.
| Municipal waste generated | 7.3 million t |
|---|---|
| Waste incinerated | WtE Monitor+Available with WtE Monitor+ |
| Key legislation | WtE Monitor+Available with WtE Monitor+ |
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