In 2020, total waste generation in the UK amounted to 191.2 million metric tons, a decrease of 14 percent in comparison to 2018. It is speculated that this decline was at least partially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This was also the lowest figure recorded in the indicated period.Â
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GOV.UK. (September 26, 2024). Total waste generation in the United Kingdom from 2010 to 2020 (in million metric tons) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 17, 2026, from /statistics/1550259/total-waste-generation-uk/
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