Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from waste collection, treatment and disposal* in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2017
(in 1,000 metric tons CO2e**)
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Nitrous oxide (N2O) is a major greenhouse gas and air pollutant.
Sector classification is based on the NACE code, which is the industry standard classification system for economic activities in the European Community.
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N2O emissions from waste collection, disposal and treatment in the UK 1990-2017
This statistic shows the amount of nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions attributable to waste collection, treatment and disposal services and material recovery services in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2017, in metric tons of CO2 equivalent (CO2e). It shows that N2O emissions increased significantly over the years. In 1990, emissions totaled only * metric tons of CO2e, compared to ** metric tons of CO2e in 2017.
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Office for National Statistics (UK). (June 5, 2019). Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from waste collection, treatment and disposal* in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2017 (in 1,000 metric tons CO2e**) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 31, 2026, from /statistics/488446/nitrous-oxide-emission-from-waste-collection-and-treatment-uk/
Office for National Statistics (UK). "Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from waste collection, treatment and disposal* in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2017 (in 1,000 metric tons CO2e**)." Chart. June 5, 2019. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 31, 2026. /statistics/488446/nitrous-oxide-emission-from-waste-collection-and-treatment-uk/
Office for National Statistics (UK). (2019). Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from waste collection, treatment and disposal* in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2017 (in 1,000 metric tons CO2e**). ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 31, 2026. /statistics/488446/nitrous-oxide-emission-from-waste-collection-and-treatment-uk/
Office for National Statistics (UK). "Nitrous Oxide (N2o) Emissions from Waste Collection, Treatment and Disposal* in The United Kingdom (Uk) from 1990 to 2017 (in 1,000 Metric Tons Co2e**)." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 5 Jun 2019, /statistics/488446/nitrous-oxide-emission-from-waste-collection-and-treatment-uk/
Office for National Statistics (UK), Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from waste collection, treatment and disposal* in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2017 (in 1,000 metric tons CO2e**) ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/488446/nitrous-oxide-emission-from-waste-collection-and-treatment-uk/ (last visited July 31, 2026)
Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from waste collection, treatment and disposal* in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2017 (in 1,000 metric tons CO2e**) [Graph], Office for National Statistics (UK), June 5, 2019. [Online]. Available: /statistics/488446/nitrous-oxide-emission-from-waste-collection-and-treatment-uk/
