- Municipal waste
- 486 kg per capita
- Recycling rate
- 37%
- Landfill rate
- 51%
Croatia has made progress in its approach to managing municipal waste, yet challenges remain as the country strives to align with European Union standards.
Key Takeaways
- Croatia has made progress in waste management but still struggles to meet EU standards, especially in recycling rates.
- The country generated 486 kg of municipal waste per capita in 2024, lower than the EU-27 average, but the recycling rate remained at only 37%.
- Organic waste management is a major challenge, with low composting levels, urging stakeholders to improve resource recovery strategies.
- Packaging waste recycling rates are declining; although Croatia produces less packaging waste per capita, the recycling rate of 52% falls short of the EU average.
- Future initiatives, including extending the deposit system for packaging materials, aim to enhance recycling behaviour and improve waste management in Croatia.
| Municipal waste generated | 1.9 million t |
|---|---|
| Waste-to-energy plants | 0 |
| Waste-to-energy capacity | 0 kt/a |
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