Crap Towns / Bolton / Recycling
How much does Bolton recycle?
Bolton council sent 48.3% of household waste for reuse, recycling or composting in 2024-25, 15% higher than England's 42.0%. That is up from 24.3% in 2010-11.
| Year | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 24.3% | 41.5% |
| 2011-12 | 30.6% | 43.0% |
| 2012-13 | 30.7% | 43.2% |
| 2013-14 | 37.3% | 43.5% |
| 2014-15 | 38.9% | 43.7% |
| 2015-16 | 39.1% | 43.0% |
| 2016-17 | 44.4% | 43.7% |
| 2017-18 | 47.1% | 43.2% |
| 2018-19 | 48.0% | 43.5% |
| 2019-20 | 47.9% | 43.8% |
| 2020-21 | 48.1% | 42.3% |
| 2021-22 | 50.9% | 42.5% |
| 2022-23 | 49.5% | 41.7% |
| 2023-24 | 49.4% | 42.3% |
| 2024-25 | 48.3% | 42.0% |
| Council | % reused, recycled or composted, 2024-25 |
|---|---|
| Bury | 51.2% |
| Wigan | 50.2% |
| Bolton | 48.3% |
| Salford | 47.3% |
| Chorley | 41.8% |
| Across England | 42.0% |