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How much waste is generated in Slovenia a year?

Quantities of waste are growing in Slovenia, and on average slightly more than 7 million tonnes of waste are generated each year, of which more than 900,000 tonnes are a municipal waste – about 450 kg per inhabitant, according to data from Slovenian Environment Agency (ARSO).

Does Slovenia have a sustainable waste management system?

Finding sustainable solutions for waste in EU countries is more and more in the focus. Slovenia has tackled this problem by building the Regional Centre for Waste Treatment and Recovery (RCERO) in its capital city of Ljubljana. It is a long-term solution for managing the waste of a third of Slovenia’s population.

Does Slovenia have a waste-to-energy facility?

Slovenia used to have no waste-to-energy (WTE) facility, and its waste management strategy used to rely on exports. Following further considerations, the state decided to build a waste treatment plant including an energy production facility.

What is the biggest environmental project in Slovenia?

The RCERO is the biggest environmental project in Slovenia supported by the EU Cohesion Fund. The investment into the RCERO Ljubljana project totals EUR 155 million.