Crap Towns / Chelmsford / Recycling
How much does Chelmsford recycle?
Chelmsford council sent 52.0% of household waste for reuse, recycling or composting in 2024-25, 24% higher than England's 42.0%. That is up from 39.1% in 2010-11.
| Year | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 39.1% | 41.5% |
| 2011-12 | 42.5% | 43.0% |
| 2012-13 | 46.2% | 43.2% |
| 2013-14 | 45.9% | 43.5% |
| 2014-15 | 46.4% | 43.7% |
| 2015-16 | 41.6% | 43.0% |
| 2016-17 | 47.0% | 43.7% |
| 2017-18 | 53.0% | 43.2% |
| 2018-19 | 48.3% | 43.5% |
| 2019-20 | 46.0% | 43.8% |
| 2020-21 | 41.1% | 42.3% |
| 2021-22 | 53.3% | 42.5% |
| 2022-23 | 51.3% | 41.7% |
| 2023-24 | 53.4% | 42.3% |
| 2024-25 | 52.0% | 42.0% |
| Council | % reused, recycled or composted, 2024-25 |
|---|---|
| Maldon | 57.8% |
| Rochford | 57.6% |
| Chelmsford | 52.0% |
| Basildon | 47.9% |
| Braintree | 46.2% |
| Castle Point | 44.9% |
| Brentwood | 33.8% |
| Across England | 42.0% |