Crap Towns / Forest of Dean / Recycling
How much does Forest of Dean recycle?
Forest of Dean council sent 52.8% of household waste for reuse, recycling or composting in 2024-25, 26% higher than England's 42.0%. That is up from 39.2% in 2010-11.
| Year | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 39.2% | 41.5% |
| 2011-12 | 40.1% | 43.0% |
| 2012-13 | 46.7% | 43.2% |
| 2013-14 | 48.3% | 43.5% |
| 2014-15 | 47.9% | 43.7% |
| 2015-16 | 48.4% | 43.0% |
| 2016-17 | 52.2% | 43.7% |
| 2017-18 | 54.2% | 43.2% |
| 2018-19 | 53.8% | 43.5% |
| 2019-20 | 52.4% | 43.8% |
| 2020-21 | 53.6% | 42.3% |
| 2021-22 | 54.3% | 42.5% |
| 2022-23 | 52.4% | 41.7% |
| 2023-24 | 53.3% | 42.3% |
| 2024-25 | 52.8% | 42.0% |
| Council | % reused, recycled or composted, 2024-25 |
|---|---|
| South Gloucestershire | 58.3% |
| Stroud | 56.4% |
| Forest of Dean | 52.8% |
| Tewkesbury | 49.8% |
| Malvern Hills | 42.6% |
| Gloucester | 40.8% |
| Herefordshire | 38.6% |
| Across England | 42.0% |