Denmark, with its population of about 5.7 million, produces some 15 million tonnes of wastes of all sorts from industry, households, institutions and businesses. Of this, about 3.6 million tonnes is non-recyclable but combustible, and is used as fuel for about 26 waste to energy plants (the number in 2015), with most of these being larger plants producing combined heat and power. The result of this use of waste for energy production means that only about 2% of all waste goes to landfill, with this being material that is not suitable for combustion in these plants, including materials like asbestos. Read more
