Crap Towns / Bedford / Recycling
How much does Bedford recycle?
Bedford council sent 36.8% of household waste for reuse, recycling or composting in 2024-25, 12% lower than England's 42.0%. That is down from 39.1% in 2010-11.
| Year | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 39.1% | 41.5% |
| 2011-12 | 38.2% | 43.0% |
| 2012-13 | 39.1% | 43.2% |
| 2013-14 | 38.3% | 43.5% |
| 2014-15 | 37.9% | 43.7% |
| 2015-16 | 37.5% | 43.0% |
| 2016-17 | 40.7% | 43.7% |
| 2017-18 | 44.5% | 43.2% |
| 2018-19 | 42.9% | 43.5% |
| 2019-20 | 42.7% | 43.8% |
| 2020-21 | 40.0% | 42.3% |
| 2021-22 | 37.0% | 42.5% |
| 2022-23 | 35.7% | 41.7% |
| 2023-24 | 38.0% | 42.3% |
| 2024-25 | 36.8% | 42.0% |
| Council | % reused, recycled or composted, 2024-25 |
|---|---|
| Milton Keynes | 63.2% |
| Central Bedfordshire | 42.4% |
| Bedford | 36.8% |
| Across England | 42.0% |