Crap Towns / Aberdeen City / Recycling
How much does Aberdeen City recycle?
Aberdeen City council recycled or composted 40.6% of household waste in 2025-26, 5% lower than Scotland's 42.8%. That is up from 31.7% in 2010-11.
| Year | Here | Scotland |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 31.7% | 38.2% |
| 2011-12 | 35.7% | 39.6% |
| 2012-13 | 37.3% | 40.6% |
| 2013-14 | 37.1% | 41.6% |
| 2014-15 | 38.2% | 42.9% |
| 2015-16 | 38.5% | 44.1% |
| 2016-17 | 39.0% | 45.1% |
| 2017-18 | 43.9% | 45.6% |
| 2018-19 | 47.3% | 44.7% |
| 2019-20 | 49.9% | 44.9% |
| 2020-21 | 45.6% | 42.1% |
| 2021-22 | 46.8% | 43.0% |
| 2022-23 | 41.8% | 43.3% |
| 2023-24 | 41.8% | 43.5% |
| 2024-25 | 43.1% | 44.3% |
| 2025-26 | 40.6% | 42.8% |
| Council | % recycled or composted, 2025-26 |
|---|---|
| Angus | 50.4% |
| Aberdeenshire | 44.7% |
| Aberdeen City | 40.6% |
| Across Scotland | 42.8% |