Statistics Norway

Waste treatment and disposal

4 Waste exported by material and treatment. 2006. 1 000 tonnes1
The whole country Total Material recovery Incineration
2003  146 84 62
2004  226  113  113
2005  339  127  212
2006  305 98  207
       
Material      
Paper and board 75 67 7
Glass 0 0 0
Plastic 1 1 0
Metals 18 18 0
Electrical/electronic waste 4 4 0
Biodegradable waste 0 0 0
Wood waste 51 8 43
Park and gardening waste 0 0 0
Textiles 0 0 0
Concrete and bricks 0 0 0
Mixed combustible materials  115 0  115
Hazardous waste 7 0 7
Other 0 0 0
Residual waste 35 1 34
1  Covers waste in transfer or pretreated at waste treatment plants only. Waste sent directly from establishments is excluded.
Source: Statistics Norway.

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