- Municipal waste
- 375 kg per capita
- Incineration rate
- 42%
- Recycling rate
- 36%
- Landfill rate
- 13%
Estonia has made significant strides in waste management, particularly concerning municipal waste disposal, with per capita generation well below the EU average.
Key Takeaways
- Estonia demonstrates effective waste management, generating 375 kg of municipal waste per capita, which is below the EU average.
- Recycling rates fell to 42% in 2024, while landfill waste increased to 66,000 tonnes, indicating areas needing improvement.
- Packaging waste per capita was significantly lower than the EU average, with a recycling rate of 73%, but plastic recycling remains a challenge.
- The National Waste Management Plan (NWMP) 2023-2028 aims to enhance resource efficiency and tackle various waste streams.
- Continued efforts are essential to overcome recycling challenges and improve waste collection systems in Estonia.
| Municipal waste generated | 0.5 million t |
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| Waste incinerated | WtE Monitor+Available with WtE Monitor+ |
| Packaging recycling rate | WtE Monitor+Available with WtE Monitor+ |
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