France

Key Takeaways

• France’s municipal waste generation is near the EU average, while recycling rates lag at 41%, below the EU-27 average of 48%.
• The country aims to reduce landfill disposal to 10% by 2035 and lower waste generation to 502 kg per capita by 2030.
• The landfill tax incentivises recycling and material recovery, while regulatory measures ban landfilling recyclable materials.
• Packaging waste management shows progress with a 67.2% recycling rate, though plastic recycling needs significant improvement.
• Future measures include a Pay-as-you-throw system and compliance with the Anti-Waste Law, aiming for a 60% recycling rate by 2030.