Walloon Highways See Drop in Litter: 726 Tons Collected in 2025

Walloon highways saw a significant reduction in roadside litter in 2025, with authorities collecting approximately 726 tons of waste. This figure represents a decrease from the nearly 840 tons gathered in the previous year, 2024.

The collected waste encompasses debris found on central and side verges, as well as along access and exit ramps. However, the reported tonnage does not include the considerable amount of trash removed from within and around the bins at highway service areas. This distinction highlights the scale of littering directly on the roadways.

Sofico, the public entity responsible for the highways, pointed out that the substantial budgets allocated to waste collection could be better invested in other essential services. They reiterated the importance of drivers retaining all waste generated during their journeys within their vehicles. This waste should then be disposed of in the proper receptacles located at rest areas or upon reaching their destinations.

Furthermore, Sofico clarified that service area bins are not intended for household waste or large quantities of trash from outside the immediate travel context. Depositing such items in these bins is considered illegal dumping and contributes to the problem rather than solving it.

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Each year, impressive quantities of waste are collected on the Walloon highways, requiring substantial budgets that could be invested in other needs.