Statistical analysis of waste generated in Russia and the EU

Abstract

The study is devoted to the analysis of the state of waste generation in Russia and the European Union countries. The volumes of waste generation and recycling in Russia and the EU countries have been assessed. The tendency to increase the volume of waste generated from production and consumption in Russia has been revealed. Most of the waste generated is industrial waste, but the volume of solid household waste generated by the population also continues to increase. The main method of waste disposal in Russia is landfill, while global trends focus on recycling and reuse. Despite global trends of decreasing MSW generation per capita, the accumulation rate in Russia tends to increase. This is due to increasing levels of housing improvement and an increase in the amount of packaging materials. In 2022, about 48% of municipal solid waste is sent for recycling, 19% more than in 2019. Changes in waste management in Russia set the stage for the development of the waste management market.