# Data Dictionary - European Waste & Circular Economy - municipal waste generated, recycled, incinerated + recycling rate

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

| column | type | description |
|---|---|---|
| `zone` | str | Country (ISO-2) |
| `ts` | timestamp (UTC) | Year |
| `indicator` | str | Municipal waste generated / recycled / incinerated / recycling rate |
| `value` | float | Value (kg per capita or %) |
| `unit` | str | Unit |
| `res_min` | int | Native resolution (annual) |

*Source: Eurostat (European Commission).*