Circular Scan results for the city of Česká Třebová

January 2026

Česká Třebová reduced
municipal waste by a third.

Sorted waste, cycling routes, local producers – every decision you make is reflected in these results.

How the city performs 📄 Full report
Coat of arms – Česká Třebová
Česká Třebová
0%
overall circularity rate
↑ Excellent result
Česká Třebová – town square
Česká Třebová – historic centre
Česká Třebová – city view

Quick overview

How is Česká Třebová performing?

An excellent result among comparable Czech cities. These results are no accident – they are the outcome of concrete decisions by city leadership and the everyday behaviour of thousands of residents.

Results by area

5 key areas

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Waste management
82 %
Strongest area

What's working

  • 69.9% sorting rate (target 60%)
  • Door-to-door + RFID chipping
  • Own composting facility + re-use centre

Recommendations

  • Introduce food waste collection
  • Expand re-use with repair workshops
More in the report →
Biodiversity & local
75 %
Rich natural assets

What's working

  • Green infrastructure study + habitat network in master plan
  • Two community orchards on city land
  • Craft markets for local producers

Recommendations

  • Strategy for local food producers
  • Rainwater harvesting for irrigation
More in the report →
Strategy & policy
72 %
Strong documentation

What's working

  • Sustainability in strategic plan and MEK
  • Active regional cooperation
  • Environmental education in schools

Recommendations

  • Add a sustainability chapter
  • Join the Healthy Cities Network
More in the report →
Transport
67 %
Strong rail hub

What's working

  • 33 km of cycle routes (2.26 km / 1,000 residents)
  • Shared bikes and e-bike charging
  • Completed cycling concept plan

Recommendations

  • Pilot on-demand transport
  • Expand bicycle parking
More in the report →
Construction & buildings
59 %
Room for improvement

What's working

  • 18.5% RES in city buildings
  • 3 PV installations, energy sharing
  • Modular nursery extension

Recommendations

  • Digitalise asset management
  • Introduce recycled materials
More in the report →

Data in numbers

Waste management

Ten years of data show a clear trend. Every bag of sorted waste, every cycle trip – it all shows up in these numbers.

0
decline in residual waste since 2015
0
sorting rate 2025
0
per resident (CZ avg: 246 kg)
0
rise in bio-waste sorting

Sorting growth 2015–2025

Textiles
+213 %
Metals
+164 %
Plastics
+161 %
Paper
+106 %
Glass
+21 %

Status of key measures

Pilot food waste collectionPlanned
In preparation – plan to introduce separate kitchen waste collection from households
Solar PV expansionIn progress
Three PV installations operational, preparation of further energy sharing expansion
Cycling infrastructure developmentCompleted
33 km of cycle routes, shared bikes and e-bike charging – above-standard results
Re-use centreIn progress
Re-use centre project and swap events – in preparatory phase
This result is partly thanks to you.

Every bag of sorted waste, every walk or cycle trip, every purchase from a local producer – it all shows up in the numbers on this page. Keep going. Circular Česká Třebová is built every single day.

About the project

What is a Circular Scan?

A Circular Scan is a comprehensive circularity audit of a city, assessing 5 key areas and helping city leadership identify concrete steps for improvement.

What does it assess?
5 areas: strategy, construction, waste, transport and biodiversity. Each area is scored and weighted.
Who is it for?
For cities and municipalities wanting to transition to a circular economy. The methodology accounts for the size and type of municipality.
Output?
A clear report with an overall score, strengths and specific recommendations for each area.
Who delivers it?
The Circular Scan is delivered by Circular Economy Hub Pardubice in collaboration with experts and city representatives.
Full Circular Scan report for Česká Třebová
Detailed report from all 5 areas · scores · recommendations · data
📄 Open report

City voices

What representatives of Česká Třebová say

Behind the Circular Scan results are not just strategies and documents – they reflect the everyday decisions of all of us.

"Česká Třebová has long invested in smarter waste management, renewable energy and sustainable mobility. The results of the Circular Scan confirm we are on the right path – and I am glad to be walking it together with the city residents."

Zdeněk Řehák
Zdeněk Řehák
Mayor of Česká Třebová

"We believe sustainable development must be a firm part of strategic planning. The Scan helped us name the concrete steps we want to take in the coming years – and we would love to take them with your support."

Petra Válková
Petra Válková
Deputy Mayor of Česká Třebová
Follow what the city is planning next
On the city website you'll find current news, planned improvements and ways to get involved in the development of Česká Třebová as a citizen.
City of Česká Třebová website →

Circular Hub

How we can help

We connect municipalities, strategists and innovators. We help turn plans into reality.

📄 Strategy and action plans
📢 Awareness and communication
🤝 Connecting with innovators
🎓 Consulting and education
💡 Developing local ideas
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Methodology

How was the overall score calculated?

Transparent assessment: point allocation, area weights and calculation method.

What is a City Circular Scan?▼
The Circular Scan is a comprehensive assessment tool developed by the Circular Hub. It evaluates how far a city has progressed on its path to a circular economy. It includes data collection, interviews with city representatives and analysis of strategic documents.
How is the overall score calculated?▼
The overall score is a weighted average of five areas: Strategy and policy (20%), Construction and buildings (20%), Waste management (25%), Transport (20%) and Biodiversity and local (15%). Each area is assessed using a set of criteria with points allocated.
How is city size taken into account?▼
The assessment is calibrated by size category. Česká Třebová falls in the category of cities with 10,000–25,000 residents, where corresponding benchmarks are set. Results are comparable with similarly sized municipalities.
Where can I find the full report?▼
The complete Circular Scan report is available on the Circular Hub website. Visit website →