REFORM OF PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION WASTE MANAGEMENT IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION — STATISTICAL ASPECT

Abstract

The relevance of the topic. The need for a qualitative assessment of the implementation of the current stage of waste management reform in Russia, both at the state and regional levels. Goal. Analysis of the impact of «garbage reform» on the dynamics of statistical indicators in the field of industrial and consumer waste management. Methodology. Application of such methods of general scientific knowledge as analysis and synthesis, graphical and tabular, as well as mathematical and statistical methods (regression). Results and conclusions. Regression analysis showed a direct dependence of the volume of waste generation on economic growth in the country, which is explained by the high share of mining in the formation of waste volume in the country. The volume of waste generation is rapidly increasing, despite the planned reduction and increase in the environmental responsibility of enterprises and the population. Waste processing is developing at a faster pace, however, after processing, waste is mainly sent to landfill without subsequent recycling. Although the recycling rate also shows an increasing trend. Analysis of indicators at a regional level showed significant differentiation in the level of waste management: preferential development remains with the capital region. Scope of application. Sphere of environmental management and waste management regulation.