Crap Towns / Lewes / Recycling
How much does Lewes recycle?
Lewes council sent 39.9% of household waste for reuse, recycling or composting in 2024-25, 5% lower than England's 42.0%. That is up from 23.1% in 2010-11.
| Year | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 23.1% | 41.5% |
| 2011-12 | 23.5% | 43.0% |
| 2012-13 | 22.3% | 43.2% |
| 2013-14 | 25.0% | 43.5% |
| 2014-15 | 24.6% | 43.7% |
| 2015-16 | 21.5% | 43.0% |
| 2016-17 | 25.1% | 43.7% |
| 2017-18 | 26.7% | 43.2% |
| 2018-19 | 39.7% | 43.5% |
| 2019-20 | 39.6% | 43.8% |
| 2020-21 | 39.8% | 42.3% |
| 2021-22 | 41.0% | 42.5% |
| 2022-23 | 40.4% | 41.7% |
| 2023-24 | 42.2% | 42.3% |
| 2024-25 | 39.9% | 42.0% |
| Council | % reused, recycled or composted, 2024-25 |
|---|---|
| Wealden | 47.9% |
| Mid Sussex | 42.7% |
| Adur | 41.6% |
| Lewes | 39.9% |
| Eastbourne | 36.9% |
| Brighton and Hove | 27.7% |
| Across England | 42.0% |