Crap Towns / Boston / Recycling
How much does Boston recycle?
Boston council sent 31.9% of household waste for reuse, recycling or composting in 2024-25, 24% lower than England's 42.0%. That is up from 29.0% in 2010-11.
| Year | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 29.0% | 41.5% |
| 2011-12 | 33.1% | 43.0% |
| 2012-13 | 36.2% | 43.2% |
| 2013-14 | 40.5% | 43.5% |
| 2014-15 | 44.5% | 43.7% |
| 2015-16 | 41.0% | 43.0% |
| 2016-17 | 37.6% | 43.7% |
| 2017-18 | 35.2% | 43.2% |
| 2018-19 | 33.5% | 43.5% |
| 2019-20 | 37.2% | 43.8% |
| 2020-21 | 34.8% | 42.3% |
| 2021-22 | 34.3% | 42.5% |
| 2022-23 | 33.3% | 41.7% |
| 2023-24 | 33.1% | 42.3% |
| 2024-25 | 31.9% | 42.0% |
| Council | % reused, recycled or composted, 2024-25 |
|---|---|
| North Kesteven | 41.6% |
| East Lindsey | 39.2% |
| South Kesteven | 38.0% |
| Boston | 31.9% |
| South Holland | 31.5% |
| Across England | 42.0% |