What is waste?
Waste production
Europe Produces
- 2.502millions tons of waste
- 95millions were hazardous waste
- In 2012, the average of urban waste generated in EU-27 was 484,8 per inhabitant.
Spain Produces
- 111millions tons of waste
- 3millions were hazardous waste
- In 2011, the average of urban waste generated in Spain was 531 kg per inhabitant.
NOTE: According to Eurostat official data for April 2015, expected update July 2017. More information here
Production of municipal waste per inhabitant
NON-HAZARDOUS WASTE
Paper / Cardboard
Glass
Organic material
Plastics
DANGEROUS RESIDUES
Batteries
Paints / Solvents
Electronic devices
Oils / Fats
Contaminated non-hazardous waste