The Europeans Generating The Most Waste

Municipal Waste

Data released by Eurostat shows that across Europe, levels of municipal waste generation vary considerably between countries. Broken down by kilograms per capita, municipal waste generation is highest in Denmark at 777 kg in 2017. Romania was at the opposite end of the scale with just 261 kg in 2016.

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