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November 4, 2026
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Europe’s waste burden eases unevenly, leaving more to manage in Italy

The EU generated 4,872 kg of waste per person in 2024. From 2022 to 2024, waste per person fell by 38% in Estonia but rose by 6.1% in Italy.

  • EU: Waste generated totalled 4,872 kg per person in 2024.
  • Estonia: Waste per person fell by 38% between 2022 and 2024.
  • Italy: Waste per person rose by 6.1% over the same period.

Europe’s waste burden is moving in different directions, with reductions in some countries and increases in others.