How do household waste management tariffs work across Europe — and what can Ukraine learn from them? The report explores tariff models across all 27 EU Member States and explains how tariff systems influence recycling rates, financial sustainability, and consumer behavior. It also compares European approaches with the current system in Ukraine.
The research shows that even with shared policy goals, countries apply different tariff models — creating space for tailored solutions.Sweden and Poland demonstrate more flexible systems with built-in incentives that encourage waste reduction and recycling.
One of the key takeaways is that Ukraine could benefit from giving municipalities greater flexibility in setting tariffs. Such an approach would allow systems to better reflect local realities and improve overall performance.
This report will serve as a foundation for future recommendations on reforming Ukraine’s tariff system.
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You may also be interested in the report “Waste Management Tariffs in Ukraine: Current Situation Analysis”. The document is available at the following link.
The interim report was developed within the Swedish-Ukrainian WM4U Programme, implemented by SALAR International and Avfall Sverige.