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 Urban waste collected (t)
Characteristic Description
Name Urban waste collected (t) by Geographic localization (NUTS - 2013) and Type of collection; Annual
Regularity Annual
Source Statistics Portugal, Urban waste statistics
First available period 2015
Last available period 2022
Dimensions
  • Data reference period
  • Geographic localization (NUTS - 2013)
  • Type of collection
Concepts
  • MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE SYSTEM:  A set of components with the function of removing, deploying in the field and processing waste produced by the population of 1 or more settlements. A complete waste collection system comprises: placement in the street, collection circuit and transport to landfill, final destination.
  • URBAN WASTE:  Waste from private households and other waste, that owing to its nature or composition, is similar to waste from households.
  • MUNICIPAL WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM:  Set of equipment and associated operations implemented in order to ensure appropriate final destination for waste produced by the population of one or more settlements.
  • URBAN SOLID WASTEMANAGEMENT:  Comprises the collection, transport, treatment, recovery and disposal of waste, including self-monitoring of these operations and the safety of disposal sites after being closed. Urban solid waste management systems covers the following operations: collection, selective collection, transport, recovery and/or disposal of waste.
  • REFERENCE PERIOD:  The length of time for which data are collected, e.g. a specific day, month or year.
Measure unit (symbol) Tonne (t)
Power of 10  0
Observations
Last update date 11/03/2024


information presented in 25/4/2024