Waste by section of economic activity, 2022
In 2022, 0.6% more waste generated than in 2020
A total of 1 397 thousand tonnes of waste were generated in 2022. Of the total generated waste, 70.5% was non-hazardous and 29.5% was hazardous waste. The greatest share of generated waste was from the section of Mining and quarrying, 497 thousand tonnes or 35.6%.
In 2022, the total amount of treated waste was 1 376 thousand tonnes. The amount of recycled waste or waste delivered for recycling was 564 thousand tonnes. By the waste types recycled or delivered for recycling, the greatest amount was from the category of Metallic wastes, non-ferrous, followed by Paper and cardboard wastes and Plastic wastes.
Of the total amount of generated waste, 21 thousand tonnes were stored waste.
Key takeaway
Generated waste by section of economic activity, 2022
• Mining and quarrying: 35.6%
• Manufacturing: 35.2%
• Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities: 15.6%
• Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply: 0.7%
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Share of generated waste by sections of economic activity
2022
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Prepared by: Suzana StojanovskaPhone: +389-(0)2-3295-650
Email: suzana.stojanovska@stat.gov.mk