Crap Towns / Birmingham / Recycling
How much does Birmingham recycle?
Birmingham council sent 20.3% of household waste for reuse, recycling or composting in 2024-25, 52% lower than England's 42.0%. That is down from 31.1% in 2010-11.
| Year | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 31.1% | 41.5% |
| 2011-12 | 29.5% | 43.0% |
| 2012-13 | 30.4% | 43.2% |
| 2013-14 | 28.8% | 43.5% |
| 2014-15 | 26.6% | 43.7% |
| 2015-16 | 22.9% | 43.0% |
| 2016-17 | 24.4% | 43.7% |
| 2017-18 | 20.7% | 43.2% |
| 2018-19 | 22.0% | 43.5% |
| 2019-20 | 23.6% | 43.8% |
| 2020-21 | 22.5% | 42.3% |
| 2021-22 | 22.8% | 42.5% |
| 2022-23 | 22.9% | 41.7% |
| 2023-24 | 22.7% | 42.3% |
| 2024-25 | 20.3% | 42.0% |
| Council | % reused, recycled or composted, 2024-25 |
|---|---|
| Solihull | 43.7% |
| Lichfield | 43.3% |
| Bromsgrove | 42.0% |
| North Warwickshire | 41.9% |
| Walsall | 32.3% |
| Sandwell | 30.6% |
| Birmingham | 20.3% |
| Across England | 42.0% |