- Municipal waste
- 486 kg per capita
- Incineration rate
- 19%
- Recycling rate
- 53%
- Landfill rate
- 18%
Italy’s waste management has seen significant developments, with rising recycling rates and reduced landfill use underscoring both progress and remaining challenges.
Key Takeaways
- Italy’s waste management shows progress, with rising recycling rates and reduced landfill usage.
- Municipal waste generation per capita stands at 486 kg, lower than the EU-27 average of 513 kg.
- Italy’s recycling rate climbed from 31% in 2010 to 53% in 2022, though it may fall short of EU targets by 2025.
- The landfill rate dropped from 46% in 2010 to 18% in 2022, but further reductions are needed to meet 2035 goals.
- Extended Producer Responsibility and community engagement play crucial roles in improving waste management efficiency.
| Municipal waste generated | 28.7 million t |
|---|---|
| Waste incinerated | WtE Monitor+Available with WtE Monitor+ |
| Packaging recycling rate | WtE Monitor+Available with WtE Monitor+ |
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