From 2013 to 2023, municipal waste disposal operations output in Belgium has shown significant fluctuations. On average, output decreased from 142.16 thousand metric tons in 2013 to 59.21 thousand metric tons in 2023. Various factors have influenced these trends, including regulatory changes, advancements in waste management technologies, and shifts in waste generation behavior.
The year-on-year variation offers further insight: the output decreased substantially by 40.46% in 2014 and 18.16% in 2019, with a notable drop of 37.75% in 2020. Recent years observed a considerable increase in 2022 by 88.65%, although 2023 exhibited a slight decline of 2.53%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years stands at -6.97%, indicative of an ongoing reduction in output. Forecasts for 2024 to 2028 anticipate a continued decline at an average of -8.56% annually, projecting a decrease to 34.05 thousand metric tons by 2028.
Future trends to watch for include advancements in recycling technologies, potential policy shifts towards more stringent waste management practices, and increased public awareness regarding waste reduction. Such developments could further impact the volume of municipal waste disposal operations in Belgium.
