Crap Towns / Orkney Islands / Recycling
How much does Orkney Islands recycle?
Orkney Islands council recycled or composted 18.2% of household waste in 2025-26, 57% lower than Scotland's 42.8%. That is down from 29.4% in 2010-11.
| Year | Here | Scotland |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 29.4% | 38.2% |
| 2011-12 | 30.1% | 39.6% |
| 2012-13 | 22.5% | 40.6% |
| 2013-14 | 30.8% | 41.6% |
| 2014-15 | 17.3% | 42.9% |
| 2015-16 | 19.2% | 44.1% |
| 2016-17 | 19.4% | 45.1% |
| 2017-18 | 18.3% | 45.6% |
| 2018-19 | 21.1% | 44.7% |
| 2019-20 | 18.8% | 44.9% |
| 2020-21 | 23.4% | 42.1% |
| 2021-22 | 24.2% | 43.0% |
| 2022-23 | 23.3% | 43.3% |
| 2023-24 | 21.4% | 43.5% |
| 2024-25 | 21.1% | 44.3% |
| 2025-26 | 18.2% | 42.8% |
| Council | % recycled or composted, 2025-26 |
|---|---|
| Moray | 50.8% |
| Highland | 45.8% |
| Aberdeenshire | 44.7% |
| Shetland Islands | 19.6% |
| Orkney Islands | 18.2% |
| Across Scotland | 42.8% |