Crap Towns / Manchester / Recycling
How much does Manchester recycle?
Manchester council sent 38.9% of household waste for reuse, recycling or composting in 2024-25, 7% lower than England's 42.0%. That is up from 25.8% in 2010-11.
| Year | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 25.8% | 41.5% |
| 2011-12 | 34.0% | 43.0% |
| 2012-13 | 36.8% | 43.2% |
| 2013-14 | 34.9% | 43.5% |
| 2014-15 | 32.8% | 43.7% |
| 2015-16 | 31.9% | 43.0% |
| 2016-17 | 36.0% | 43.7% |
| 2017-18 | 38.6% | 43.2% |
| 2018-19 | 40.1% | 43.5% |
| 2019-20 | 40.4% | 43.8% |
| 2020-21 | 36.6% | 42.3% |
| 2021-22 | 39.7% | 42.5% |
| 2022-23 | 38.8% | 41.7% |
| 2023-24 | 39.6% | 42.3% |
| 2024-25 | 38.9% | 42.0% |
| Council | % reused, recycled or composted, 2024-25 |
|---|---|
| Stockport | 59.5% |
| Trafford | 57.5% |
| Bury | 51.2% |
| Tameside | 47.5% |
| Salford | 47.3% |
| Oldham | 43.0% |
| Manchester | 38.9% |
| Across England | 42.0% |