Guide to Environmental pressure from Waste management companies

Emissions of methane, carbon dioxide, CFCs and halones from Waste management companies contribute to the environmental theme of Climate change. The sector also contributes to the themes of Waste management, Toxic and hazardous substances and Soil contamination.

Index Environmental pressure from Waste management companies

• Environmental pressure generated by waste management companies: introduction (page is not available yet)
• Dioxin emissions to air from waste incineration facilities in the Netherlands, 1989-2000
• Methane emissions from landfill sites in the Netherlands, 1980-2001
• Emissions to water by Waste management companies in the Netherlands, 1990-2001

Composition of Waste management companies target sector

The Waste management companies target sector comprises companies which collect, process (for reuse or useful application), incinerate or dump waste. Approximately 70% of the total waste generated (excluding contaminated soil, dredging sludge and manure) is processed within this target sector.

Relevant sections and indicators in the Environmental Data Compendium

• Index Volume developments in the Waste management companies target sector, including the total amount of processed waste and method of waste treatment.
• Index Emissions to air, water and soil
• Index Environmental pressure by theme. The Waste management companies target sector contributes to the following environmental themes: Climate change - greenhouse effect, Toxic and hazardous substances, Waste management and Soil Pollution.
• Note on Composition of target sectors in Dutch environment policy
• Note on Uncertainties about emissions to air