Crap Towns / Dundee City / Recycling
How much does Dundee City recycle?
Dundee City council recycled or composted 34.1% of household waste in 2025-26, 20% lower than Scotland's 42.8%. That is down from 34.6% in 2010-11.
| Year | Here | Scotland |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 34.6% | 38.2% |
| 2011-12 | 32.4% | 39.6% |
| 2012-13 | 29.7% | 40.6% |
| 2013-14 | 31.1% | 41.6% |
| 2014-15 | 31.8% | 42.9% |
| 2015-16 | 33.3% | 44.1% |
| 2016-17 | 33.6% | 45.1% |
| 2017-18 | 35.5% | 45.6% |
| 2018-19 | 35.8% | 44.7% |
| 2019-20 | 38.4% | 44.9% |
| 2020-21 | 34.7% | 42.1% |
| 2021-22 | 32.6% | 43.0% |
| 2022-23 | 35.6% | 43.3% |
| 2023-24 | 36.6% | 43.5% |
| 2024-25 | 35.1% | 44.3% |
| 2025-26 | 34.1% | 42.8% |
| Council | % recycled or composted, 2025-26 |
|---|---|
| Angus | 50.4% |
| Perth and Kinross | 48.8% |
| Fife | 43.1% |
| Dundee City | 34.1% |
| Across Scotland | 42.8% |