Waste composition

World Bank What a Waste 3.0 · 2022 · reported material shares

Food and organics36.8%

Paper and cardboard14.8%

Other materials13.2%

Plastic12.4%

Diapers and hygiene products10.2%

Textiles4.4%

Metal2.4%

Garden and green waste2.3%

Glass1.8%

Wood1.0%

Electrical and electronic waste0.5%

Treatment and disposal

World Bank What a Waste 3.0 · 2022 · reported treatment and disposal shares

Incineration46.1%

Recycling in treatment mix33.3%

Composting18.6%

Unaccounted1.0%

Other treatment0.9%

Sanitary landfill0.2%

National waste lawYes

National waste planFederal Action Plan For A Circular Economy (2021–2024)

Responsible institutionBruxelles Environment

Producer responsibilityYes

EPR operating statusLegally-binding regulations in place

Deposit-return systemYes