- Municipal waste
- 526 kg per capita
- Incineration rate
- 16%
- Recycling rate
- 62%
- Landfill rate
- 10%
Slovenia’s municipal waste recycling rate has reached 63 per cent, significantly surpassing the EU average. A closer look at the strategies behind this notable achievement.
Key Takeaways
- Slovenia’s municipal waste recycling rate reached 63%, exceeding the EU average of 49%.
- The country produced 487 kg of municipal waste per capita in 2022, below the EU-27 average.
- Mandatory separate collection and a ‘Pay-as-you-throw’ scheme promote responsible waste management in Slovenia.
- Slovenia’s packaging waste recycling rate improved to 63% in 2022, but paper and cardboard fell below EU targets.
- Slovenia’s legislative framework supports waste management with specific regulations and a National Waste Management Plan for sustainability.
| Municipal waste generated | 1.1 million t |
|---|---|
| Waste incinerated | WtE Monitor+Available with WtE Monitor+ |
| Packaging recycling rate | WtE Monitor+Available with WtE Monitor+ |
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- Eurostat
- European Environment Agency country profile (March 2025)
- Datawrapper chart: Treatment of Municipal Waste in Slovenia (wtemonitor.com)
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