The highest recycling rates for household waste in Germany were recorded for old electrical equipment and glass at 100 percent each as of 2022. Other figures on this graph are confirmation of the German recycling system with specific recycling separation via designated containers.
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Statistisches Bundesamt. (June 24, 2024). Recycling rate for various household waste types in Germany in 2022 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 26, 2026, from /statistics/1333820/recycling-rate-household-waste-germany/
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