National Statistics Institute Informative Bulletin
Separate collection of municipal waste and its treatment
According to the Statistics on the collection and treatment of waste, almost 5.2 million tonnes of waste from separate collection were collected in 2022. Paper and cardboard waste (28.9%) and animal and vegetable waste (28.4%) together accounted for more than half. Glass accounted for 18.1% of the total and mixed containers and mixed packaging for a further 17.9%.