Sundsvall

Sundsvall ranks 40th among Swedish municipalities in the environment domain, placing it in the Top 25% nationally. The municipality scored 63.9 based on the eight key performance indicators assessed, demonstrating a strong commitment to environmental management.

Regarding waste management, 93.8% of respondents in Sundsvall reported that household waste collection functions well, which aligns closely with the national average of 92.6%. Furthermore, 77.8% noted the availability of recycling centers as satisfactory, although this is somewhat lower than the national average of 81.3%.

Sundsvall's efforts in ensuring access to drinking water are recognized positively, with 91.6% of respondents affirming this service's effectiveness compared to a national average of 87.6%. In terms of operational efficiency, the municipality recorded a median alarm response time for firefighting services of 2.1 minutes, which is similar to the national average of 2 minutes, and 4 minutes for ambulance services, aligning closely with the national average of 4.2 minutes. However, the total accessibility to all recycling centers was measured at 4.2 minutes per person, significantly below the national average of 9.4 minutes. Lastly, the municipality's environmental quality index stands at 37.8, notably below the national average of 42.6, indicating areas that may require further attention.