Crap Towns / Newcastle upon Tyne / Recycling
How much does Newcastle upon Tyne recycle?
Newcastle upon Tyne council sent 25.9% of household waste for reuse, recycling or composting in 2024-25, 38% lower than England's 42.0%. That is down from 33.4% in 2010-11.
| Year | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 33.4% | 41.5% |
| 2011-12 | 34.1% | 43.0% |
| 2012-13 | 36.8% | 43.2% |
| 2013-14 | 41.5% | 43.5% |
| 2014-15 | 40.8% | 43.7% |
| 2015-16 | 38.5% | 43.0% |
| 2016-17 | 42.3% | 43.7% |
| 2017-18 | 38.0% | 43.2% |
| 2018-19 | 37.9% | 43.5% |
| 2019-20 | 40.2% | 43.8% |
| 2020-21 | 40.6% | 42.3% |
| 2021-22 | 36.7% | 42.5% |
| 2022-23 | 25.6% | 41.7% |
| 2023-24 | 25.8% | 42.3% |
| 2024-25 | 25.9% | 42.0% |
| Council | % reused, recycled or composted, 2024-25 |
|---|---|
| Northumberland | 34.8% |
| North Tyneside | 33.5% |
| Gateshead | 30.5% |
| South Tyneside | 30.0% |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 25.9% |
| Across England | 42.0% |