Crap Towns / Angus / Recycling
How much does Angus recycle?
Angus council recycled or composted 50.4% of household waste in 2025-26, 18% higher than Scotland's 42.8%. That is up from 36.7% in 2010-11.
| Year | Here | Scotland |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 36.7% | 38.2% |
| 2011-12 | 41.8% | 39.6% |
| 2012-13 | 40.1% | 40.6% |
| 2013-14 | 43.2% | 41.6% |
| 2014-15 | 52.4% | 42.9% |
| 2015-16 | 59.2% | 44.1% |
| 2016-17 | 56.7% | 45.1% |
| 2017-18 | 55.2% | 45.6% |
| 2018-19 | 54.7% | 44.7% |
| 2019-20 | 59.1% | 44.9% |
| 2020-21 | 57.9% | 42.1% |
| 2021-22 | 54.7% | 43.0% |
| 2022-23 | 51.7% | 43.3% |
| 2023-24 | 52.1% | 43.5% |
| 2024-25 | 53.3% | 44.3% |
| 2025-26 | 50.4% | 42.8% |
| Council | % recycled or composted, 2025-26 |
|---|---|
| Angus | 50.4% |
| Perth and Kinross | 48.8% |
| Aberdeenshire | 44.7% |
| Fife | 43.1% |
| Dundee City | 34.1% |
| Across Scotland | 42.8% |