Assessment of separate collection schemes inthe 28 capitals of the EU
Separate collection of individual waste fractions is seen as a pre-condition for fostering high quality
recycling and high recycling rates. Thus, Article 10(2) of the Waste Framework Directive (WFD) sets
the general requirement of separate collection and obliges the Member States (MS) to set up separate
collection systems for at least paper, metal, plastic and glass by 2015. Article 11 (1) sets the
requirements for the European Member States to take measures to promote high-quality recycling
through separate collection.
There is a wide variety of ways to collect different waste streams, and experience shows that practical
implementation of the obligations differs significantly across 28 EU Member States (EU-28 MS)....
Separate collection of individual waste fractions is seen as a pre-condition for fostering high quality
recycling and high recycling rates. Thus, Article 10(2) of the Waste Framework Directive (WFD) sets
the general requirement of separate collection and obliges the Member States (MS) to set up separate
collection systems for at least paper, metal, plastic and glass by 2015. Article 11 (1) sets the
requirements for the European Member States to take measures to promote high-quality recycling
through separate collection.
There is a wide variety of ways to collect different waste streams, and experience shows that practical
implementation of the obligations differs significantly across 28 EU Member States (EU-28 MS)....
