# Data Dictionary - European Circular Economy - waste & recycling, cleaned Parquet

**Units:** vary by `indicator` - read the per-row `unit` column (overall: kg per capita / %).  Times are UTC.

| column | type | description |
|---|---|---|
| `zone` | str | Geo / country code (DE, FR, SE, …) |
| `ts` | timestamp (UTC) | Year |
| `indicator` | str | Waste per capita / recycling rate / circular material use |
| `value` | float | kg per capita or % |
| `unit` | str | Unit |
| `res_min` | int | Native resolution (annual) |

*Source: Eurostat (European Commission).*