Commission Decision 2011/753/EU
Commission Decision 2011/753/EU establishes the rules and calculation methods for verifying compliance with the recycling and recovery targets set in Article 11(2) of Directive 2008/98/EC. It provides guidance to Member States on how to measure reuse and recycling of waste materials to ensure harmonised monitoring and reporting across the EU.
The decision defines calculation points for different waste streams and clarifies how specific treatment processes, such as sorting and preparation for reuse, should be accounted for. It also sets out methodologies for determining recycling rates for municipal waste, construction and demolition waste, and other material categories. By standardising these approaches, the decision aims to improve data accuracy and comparability, supporting the achievement of EU recycling targets and compliance checks.
Importantly, the decision influences how bio-waste treatment processes, including composting and anaerobic digestion, are counted toward recycling performance. This ensures that organic waste recovery is properly integrated into national strategies and EU reporting frameworks, reinforcing transparency and consistency in circular economy monitoring.
Relevance to bio-waste and/or circular bioeconomy:
The decision clarifies how bio-waste treatment processes such as composting and anaerobic digestion contribute to recycling targets. By defining calculation methods for organic waste recovery, it ensures accurate reporting and supports strategies for bio-waste collection, separation, and valorisation. This strengthens transparency and promotes circular economy principles by integrating bio-waste recycling into EU performance monitoring.
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Full title: 2011/753/EU: Commission Decision of 18 November 2011 establishing rules and calculation methods for verifying compliance with the targets set in Article 11(2) of Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (notified under document C(2011) 8165)
Publication date: 2011
Instrument type: Decision
Binding for EU MS: Yes
Keywords: waste calculation, recycling targets, bio-waste, composting, anaerobic digestion, reuse, material recovery, reporting methods, harmonised monitoring, waste statistics