Crap Towns / Leeds / Recycling
How much does Leeds recycle?
Leeds council sent 37.3% of household waste for reuse, recycling or composting in 2024-25, 11% lower than England's 42.0%. That is up from 34.7% in 2010-11.
Leeds could put the tram plans in the paper bin, but they'd only announce another consultation.
| Year | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 34.7% | 41.5% |
| 2011-12 | 37.4% | 43.0% |
| 2012-13 | 40.3% | 43.2% |
| 2013-14 | 43.7% | 43.5% |
| 2014-15 | 42.9% | 43.7% |
| 2015-16 | 38.4% | 43.0% |
| 2016-17 | 37.9% | 43.7% |
| 2017-18 | 38.4% | 43.2% |
| 2018-19 | 38.7% | 43.5% |
| 2019-20 | 38.2% | 43.8% |
| 2020-21 | 35.1% | 42.3% |
| 2021-22 | 36.0% | 42.5% |
| 2022-23 | 34.9% | 41.7% |
| 2023-24 | 35.3% | 42.3% |
| 2024-25 | 37.3% | 42.0% |
| Council | % reused, recycled or composted, 2024-25 |
|---|---|
| Wakefield | 48.2% |
| North Yorkshire | 42.3% |
| York | 40.8% |
| Leeds | 37.3% |
| Bradford | 30.9% |
| Kirklees | 27.0% |
| Across England | 42.0% |