- Municipal waste
- 473 kg per capita
- Incineration rate
- 41%
- Recycling rate
- 58%
- Landfill rate
- 1%
The Netherlands burns less waste than it did a year ago, but not for the reason you would expect. And from 2027, the economics of Dutch incineration change dramatically. Here is what shifted.
Key Takeaways
- In 2022, the Netherlands generated municipal waste significantly below the EU average, with effective waste management practices evident.
- Waste incineration fell by 6% in 2024 due to a fire at the AVR Rozenburg plant, impacting waste processing across the country.
- Imports of waste for incineration dropped sharply by 42%, while domestic waste levels remained stable.
- The country has strict regulations, including a landfill ban and disposal tax to enhance waste management and recycling rates.
- The National Waste Management Plan emphasises sustainability, aiming for a circular economy by 2050 while addressing collection system challenges.
| Municipal waste generated | 8.5 million t |
|---|---|
| Waste-to-energy plants | 13 |
| Waste-to-energy capacity | 8,360 kt/a |
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| Landfill ban | Combustible and biodegradable waste (TOC over 5%) banned since 1995 |
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| Packaging recycling rate | WtE Monitor+Available with WtE Monitor+ |
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Largest plants in the Netherlands
- Rozenburg1,300 kt/a · AVR
- Hengelo1,100 kt/a · Twence
- Moerdijk1,000 kt/a · Attero
- Amsterdam850 kt/a · AEB
- Alkmaar665 kt/a · HVC
- Delfzijl576 kt/a · EEW
All 12 plants in the Netherlands (7,187 kt/a in the database)
Operators in the Netherlands
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- Eurostat
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