Crap Towns / Aberdeenshire / Recycling
How much does Aberdeenshire recycle?
Aberdeenshire council recycled or composted 44.7% of household waste in 2025-26, about the same as Scotland's 42.8%. That is up from 32.4% in 2010-11.
| Year | Here | Scotland |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 32.4% | 38.2% |
| 2011-12 | 33.6% | 39.6% |
| 2012-13 | 35.6% | 40.6% |
| 2013-14 | 35.8% | 41.6% |
| 2014-15 | 39.9% | 42.9% |
| 2015-16 | 43.7% | 44.1% |
| 2016-17 | 43.5% | 45.1% |
| 2017-18 | 43.7% | 45.6% |
| 2018-19 | 43.4% | 44.7% |
| 2019-20 | 44.0% | 44.9% |
| 2020-21 | 40.8% | 42.1% |
| 2021-22 | 41.1% | 43.0% |
| 2022-23 | 40.2% | 43.3% |
| 2023-24 | 43.0% | 43.5% |
| 2024-25 | 44.7% | 44.3% |
| 2025-26 | 44.7% | 42.8% |
| Council | % recycled or composted, 2025-26 |
|---|---|
| Moray | 50.8% |
| Angus | 50.4% |
| Aberdeenshire | 44.7% |
| Aberdeen City | 40.6% |
| Across Scotland | 42.8% |