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Distribution of total municipal waste treatment in the European Union (EU-27) in 2022, by treatment method
Share of total waste treatment in the European Union 2022, by type
In 2022, approximately 49 percent of municipal waste in the EU-27 was managed through recycling and composting, making this the most common method. Another 26 percent was processed via waste-to-energy facilities, while around 23 percent was disposed of in landfills.
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CEWEP. (April 23, 2025). Distribution of total municipal waste treatment in the European Union (EU-27) in 2022, by treatment method [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 27, 2026, from /statistics/1619779/european-union-total-waste-treatment-distribution-by-type/
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