In 2022, Belgium generated 690 kg of municipal waste per capita, significantly exceeding the EU-27 average of 513 kg. The disposal of municipal waste is primarily conducted through recycling, incineration, and landfilling.
Key Takeaways
- In 2022, Belgium generated 690 kg of municipal waste per capita, above the EU average of 513 kg.
- Belgium’s recycling rate stagnated at 55 per cent, while incineration rose to 45 per cent and landfilling remained below 2 per cent.
- Waste generation surged during the pandemic, increasing from 4.78 million tonnes in 2019 to 8.75 million tonnes in 2020.
- Different regions in Belgium have distinct waste management strategies, with mandatory organic waste collection starting in 2024 for Flanders and Wallonia.
- Belgium excels in packaging waste recycling, achieving an 80 per cent rate in 2022, but faces challenges from economic pressures and needs consistent reporting methods.
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