Overview

What information can I find here?

Eurostat produces statistics on waste generation and treatment for the entire economy as well as for specific waste streams. Statistics are compiled on the following topics:

• waste generation and treatment
• management of waste
• shipment of waste between countries
• key waste streams, namely:
  • batteries
  • end of life vehicles
  • hazardous waste
  • municipal waste
  • packaging and packaging waste
  • annual consumption of lightweight plastic carrier bags
  • waste electrical and electronic equipment
  • waste excluding major mineral wastes

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