# Waste management and public health in Czech Republic

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/waste-management-and-public-health-in-czech-republic
> Updated: 2026-09-26T08:30:00.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2.

The Czech Republic is addressing various waste and public health challenges. Data indicates that obesity rates exceed the European Union average, with more than 20% of the population affected due to lifestyle factors. This is compounded by significant food waste, where households are responsible for approximately 31% of the nation’s total food waste, averaging 91 kilograms per person annually.

Regarding municipal management, waste disposal costs vary by region. On average, inhabitants pay 1,783 CZK for the collection of mixed, sorted, bio, and bulky waste. Prague and the Central Bohemian Region report the highest costs, while the South Moravian Region reports the lowest.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-26: Czech Republic municipal waste costs vary significantly by region

Waste management costs in the Czech Republic averaged 1,783 CZK per person last year, with significant regional variations ranging from 1,452 CZK in South Moravia to 2,198 CZK in Prague.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/czech-republic-municipal-waste-costs-vary-significantly-by-region

### 2026-09-14: Czech Republic faces high obesity rates and significant food waste

Czechia faces high obesity rates exceeding the EU average and significant food waste, with households contributing 31% of total waste and facing notable annual financial losses.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/czech-republic-faces-high-obesity-rates-and-significant-food-waste

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