Waste composition

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

Food and organics22.7%

Paper and cardboard15.6%

Wood12.8%

Garden and green waste9.5%

Plastic8.8%

Other materials8.1%

Metal5.6%

Glass4.7%

Hazardous waste4.0%

Diapers and hygiene products3.8%

Electrical and electronic waste2.4%

Textiles1.9%

Treatment and disposal

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

Incineration50.4%

Recycling in treatment mix27.5%

Composting9.7%

Anaerobic digestion8.1%

Sanitary landfill3.6%

Other treatment0.7%

National waste lawYes

National waste planWaste Plan 2020 – 2025: Status And Plans For Waste Management, Including Waste Prevention Programme

Responsible institutionNorwegian Environment Agency

Producer responsibilityYes

EPR operating statusLegally-binding regulations in place

Deposit-return systemYes