Statistics Norway

Hazardous waste

4 Hazardous waste treated as approved 2003 to 2008, by method of treatment. 1 000 tonnes. 1
Treatment method 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Generated in Norway, total  806  885  966 1 085 1 077 1 123
Material recycling 19 11 19 31 36 52
Energy recovery 76 70 84 79 81  112
Disposal  637  691  738  924  888  833
Export 77 81 61 71 66  123
Stock changes .. .. 64 -21 6 2
Imported from other countries  255  171  205  163 85  236
1  1 Waste undergoing consecutive treatment operations is counted only once.
Source: Statistics Norway (2009).
More information: Håkon Skullerud, Kari Benterud Mellem

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