Crap Towns / City of Edinburgh / Recycling
How much does City of Edinburgh recycle?
City of Edinburgh council recycled or composted 35.8% of household waste in 2025-26, 16% lower than Scotland's 42.8%. That is up from 31.5% in 2010-11.
| Year | Here | Scotland |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 31.5% | 38.2% |
| 2011-12 | 31.1% | 39.6% |
| 2012-13 | 36.7% | 40.6% |
| 2013-14 | 38.1% | 41.6% |
| 2014-15 | 37.2% | 42.9% |
| 2015-16 | 42.3% | 44.1% |
| 2016-17 | 44.6% | 45.1% |
| 2017-18 | 41.0% | 45.6% |
| 2018-19 | 38.8% | 44.7% |
| 2019-20 | 38.6% | 44.9% |
| 2020-21 | 37.0% | 42.1% |
| 2021-22 | 39.9% | 43.0% |
| 2022-23 | 37.1% | 43.3% |
| 2023-24 | 38.0% | 43.5% |
| 2024-25 | 37.5% | 44.3% |
| 2025-26 | 35.8% | 42.8% |
| Council | % recycled or composted, 2025-26 |
|---|---|
| East Lothian | 54.3% |
| Midlothian | 45.9% |
| Fife | 43.1% |
| West Lothian | 42.1% |
| City of Edinburgh | 35.8% |
| Across Scotland | 42.8% |