Waste recycling yearly volume South Korea 2015-2023

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H. Yoo,
Jan 30, 2025

In 2023, approximately 152 million tons of waste had been recycled in South Korea. The amount of recycled waste has generally increased over the years. According to the source, recycling accounts for the overwhelming majority of waste treatment in South Korea.

Yearly volume of waste recycled in South Korea from 2015 to 2023 (in million tons)

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2024

Region

South Korea

Survey time period

2015 to 2023

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