Bulgaria reports declining landfill rates, yet the country’s waste management system faces complex challenges in meeting EU objectives.
Key Takeaways
- Bulgaria’s municipal waste generation is below the EU average, but recycling rates remain low at 25% compared to 49% for the EU.
- 54% of municipal waste still goes to landfills, posing challenges in meeting EU targets for landfill disposal by 2035.
- The country possesses capacity for mechanical-biological treatment but utilises it minimally, with only 3% incinerated in 2022.
- Collection systems lack efficiency, as limited points for bio and textile waste hinder effective segregation and recycling efforts.
- Enhancements in waste collection systems are necessary to meet Bulgaria’s EU waste management goals, involving all stakeholders.
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