Total waste generation

Total waste generation (the sum of non-hazardous and hazardous waste) in Czechia has increased since 2009 (see graph), mostly because of economic activities resulting from government contracts. The largest contributor to non-hazardous waste (which accounted for 96% of total waste generated in 2022) is construction and demolition waste, the generation of which is connected, in particular, with investments in the modernisation and construction of transport infrastructure. The amount of hazardous waste generated (only 4% of total waste in 2022) has decreased by 26% since 2009. There are no clearly defined development trends in the generation of hazardous waste. Year-on-year fluctuations in the amount of hazardous waste generated are attributable to, among other things, projects for remediating old environmental burdens. Municipal waste represents approximately 15% of total waste generated, and this share slightly increased over the period, mainly due to the increasing production of biodegradable municipal waste as a result of the intensification of its collection in municipalities. Currently, the key goal is to reduce waste production by preventing its creation. Attention is being paid to food waste prevention and the promotion of repair and reuse activities.