Waste composition

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

Food and organics38.8%

Other materials17.6%

Plastic10.2%

Paper and cardboard8.8%

Diapers and hygiene products8.6%

Glass7.2%

Textiles3.9%

Garden and green waste2.2%

Metal1.5%

Wood1.1%

Hazardous waste0.1%

Treatment and disposal

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

Sanitary landfill57%

Recycling in treatment mix16%

Incineration15%

Composting8%

Other treatment2%

Unaccounted2%

National waste lawYes

National waste planNational Waste Management Plan 2030 (PNGR 2030)

Responsible institutionMinistry of the Environment; Portuguese Environment Agency

Producer responsibilityYes

EPR operating statusLegally-binding regulations in place

Deposit-return systemYes