- Municipal waste
- 478 kg per capita
- Incineration rate
- 8%
- Recycling rate
- 50%
- Landfill rate
- 39%
Slovakia has witnessed significant changes in its waste generation and recycling practices, as highlighted by the most recent statistics.
Key Takeaways
- Slovakia’s municipal waste generation reached 478 kg per capita in 2022, below the EU-27 average, highlighting the need for better management.
- The recycling rate improved to 50% in 2022, thanks to advancements in recycling and composting, yet challenges remain to meet EU targets.
- Landfill disposal decreased from 77% in 2010 to 39% in 2022, while a landfill tax since 2016 aims to encourage better waste sorting.
- New policies like biowaste separation and a landfill ban on untreated waste are steps forward, but governance issues persist in implementation.
- The National Waste Management Plan outlines strategies to reduce waste, promote recycling, and increase public awareness for sustainability.
| Municipal waste generated | 2.6 million t |
|---|---|
| Waste incinerated | WtE Monitor+Available with WtE Monitor+ |
| Landfill ban | Untreated mixed municipal waste banned from landfill since 2023 |
| Landfill tax | WtE Monitor+Available with WtE Monitor+ |
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