Competition in the waste management sector - preparing for a circular economy (DCCA as independent authority)

Competition policy and waste management is an issue that has seen increased interest in the last five to ten years. There have been quite a few cases concerning different competition problems in waste management in the Nordic countries over the last few years. The OECD, the European Commission and the Nordic competition authorities have also written reports on the green economy and competition in waste management. This increased interest is, in part, driven by changes in the way people perceive waste. Waste is in many cases no longer only considered a nuisance, but also a valuable material that needs to be reused, recycled or recovered in some other way.