In 2023, France treated nearly **** million metric tons of municipal waste. Incineration with energy recovery was the main type of treatment, accounting for ** million tons. Another *** million tons of municipal waste was recycled. When also including composting or digestion, and preparation for reuse, recycling and reuse accounted for ** percent of waste treated. Over ** percent of municipal waste generated in France was treated that year.
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Eurostat. (February 13, 2025). Municipal waste treatment in France in 2023, by method (in 1,000 metric tons) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 31, 2026, from /statistics/1459190/municipal-waste-treatment-in-france-type/
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