Sarrià de Ter leads recycling and reduces waste by 36% compared to Catalan average

The municipality achieves 85.84% selective collection according to official data from the Waste Agency of Catalonia for 2025.

Generic image of recycling bins in an urban setting.
AI

Generic image of recycling bins in an urban setting.

Sarrià de Ter has positioned itself among Catalan municipalities with the best waste management, achieving 85.84% in selective collection and reducing waste generation by 36% per capita compared to the Catalan average, according to official 2025 data from the Waste Agency of Catalonia.

The official statistics for 2025, published by the Waste Agency of Catalonia, place Sarrià de Ter in 46th position in Catalonia, out of 947 municipalities, with a selective collection rate of 85.84%. Throughout the year, residents separated 1,423 tons of waste from homes and businesses, ensuring that the residual fraction accounted for only 14.16% of the total.
In addition to correctly separating waste, the citizens of Sarrià de Ter are notable for generating less waste. The average stands at 0.84 kg per inhabitant per day (306 kg per year), a figure that represents 36% less than the Catalan average of 1.32 kg per inhabitant per day. These figures position the town 68th in the Catalan ranking for waste prevention.
Based on information from the official source: Ajuntament de Sarrià de Ter (09/11/2026)