Arvidsjaur

Arvidsjaur is positioned in the Top 10% nationally for environmental performance, reflecting a comprehensive evaluation across multiple indicators. The municipality's score in the Miljökvalitet - Kommunindex is 51.6, which is significantly above the national average of 42.6, indicating a strong standing in environmental quality.

In terms of waste management, Arvidsjaur shows high citizen satisfaction, with 95.7% reporting that waste collection functions well, which is similar to the national average of 92.6%. Additionally, 89.9% feel that the availability of recycling centers in the municipality is good, notably higher than the national average of 81.3%.

Access to essential services also stands out in Arvidsjaur, with 95% of residents satisfied with the municipality's work to ensure access to drinking water, which is somewhat above the national average of 87.6%. The median response times for emergency services are 1.8 minutes for fire services and 4.1 minutes for ambulances, both figures contextualizing the municipality's performance relative to national averages. The response time for fire services is notably below the national average of 2 minutes.

Moreover, the total access time to all recycling centers is 21 minutes per person, significantly above the national average of 9.4 minutes, highlighting the municipality's commitment to facilitating recycling access. This comprehensive environmental overview reflects Arvidsjaur's proactive approach to sustainability and citizen engagement.