EU Emission Tracker

Solid waste disposal

In Spain, the sub-sector Solid waste disposal (part of Waste) was responsible for 12.18 Mt CO₂eq of emissions in the year 2021, which is 4.2% of total emissions in that year. Compared to 1990 (6.54 Mt CO₂eq), emissions have increased by 86.1%. Under existing measures, emissions are projected to reach 2.40 Mt CO₂eq by 2050.

What is part of this sector? Emissions from landfills.

This sub-sector accounts for 69.1% of Waste emissions in Spain.

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69%

Solid waste disposal (current)

12.18 Mt CO₂eq

 24%

Wastewater treatment and discharge

4.2 Mt CO₂eq

 5%

Biological treatment of solid waste

0.86 Mt CO₂eq

 2%

Incineration and open burning of waste

0.39 Mt CO₂eq

 <1%

Other

0.001 Mt CO₂eq