POLICY BRIEF CLIMATE CHANGE,ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE WASTE MANAGEMENT IN CYPRUS Challenges and Policy Recommendations Anthi Charalambous January 2025 Cyprus’ waste management system faces major challenges and lacks full alignment with EU directives. Key facilities operate inefficiently, with low reuse and recycling rates and continued reliance on landfilling, especially in certain districts. Non-compliance risks persist regarding municipal and packaging waste recycling targets, as well as landfill reduction goals. Taxpayers bear the cost of inefficiencies, delays, and poor policy decisions, highlighting the need for coordinated zero-waste strategies. ΚυκλΟΙΚΟδρόμιο www.kykloikodromio.org