EU Emission Tracker

Solid waste disposal

In Malta, the sub-sector Solid waste disposal (part of Waste) was responsible for 0.16 Mt CO₂eq of emissions in the year 2021, which is 7.9% of total emissions in that year. Compared to 1990 (0.05 Mt CO₂eq), emissions have increased by 254.3%. Under existing measures, emissions are projected to reach 0.26 Mt CO₂eq by 2050.

What is part of this sector? Emissions from landfills.

This sub-sector accounts for 91.3% of Waste emissions in Malta.

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91%

Solid waste disposal (current)

0.16 Mt CO₂eq

 8%

Wastewater treatment and discharge

0.01 Mt CO₂eq

 <1%

Incineration and open burning of waste

0.001 Mt CO₂eq

 <1%

Biological treatment of solid waste

0 Mt CO₂eq

 0%

Other

0 Mt CO₂eq