- Municipal waste
- 457 kg per capita
- Incineration rate
- 52%
- Recycling rate
- 48%
- Landfill rate
- 0.4%
Finland has made progress in its waste management, yet challenges remain in meeting recycling targets and EU goals.
Key Takeaways
- Finland has improved its Waste Management Finland practices, reducing municipal waste per capita to 457 kilograms in 2024, below the EU average.
- The recycling rate increased from 33% in 2010 to 48% in 2024, with 52% of waste treated through Waste-to-Energy processes.
- A legislative change in 2024 mandates separate collection of organic waste in cities with over 10,000 residents, alongside a landfill ban for organic waste with high carbon content.
- Enhanced public awareness and monitoring efforts aim to boost compliance with waste management regulations and promote sustainable practices.
- Finland’s National Waste Management Plan focuses on a circular economy, targeting a 50% reduction in food waste by 2030 and improving waste management strategies across various sectors.
| Municipal waste generated | 2.6 million t |
|---|---|
| Waste incinerated | WtE Monitor+Available with WtE Monitor+ |
| Landfill ban | Organic waste with carbon content exceeding 10 per cent (start date not stated) |
| Landfill tax | WtE Monitor+Available with WtE Monitor+ |
| Key legislation | WtE Monitor+Available with WtE Monitor+ |
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