Reference
·Primary source
Municipal solid waste volume
~28M tonnes / year
Annual MSW generation — the largest waste-type segment (~46% of market). Approximately 65% is still landfilled, leaving a large waste-to-energy, circular-economy PPP opportunity.
Figure in context
Annual MSW generation — the largest waste-type segment (~46% of market). Approximately 65% is still landfilled, leaving a large waste-to-energy, circular-economy PPP opportunity.
Annual MSW generation — the largest waste-type segment (~46% of market). Approximately 65% is still landfilled, leaving a large waste-to-energy, circular-economy PPP opportunity.
Time scope
FY2024 (annual)
Source basis
Primary source
Interpretation notes
What this tells you
Annual MSW generation — the largest waste-type segment (~46% of market). Approximately 65% is still landfilled, leaving a large waste-to-energy, circular-economy PPP opportunity.
What not to do with it
Use the linked report for interpretation and keep basis differences explicit.
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