Crap Towns / Perth and Kinross / Recycling
How much does Perth and Kinross recycle?
Perth and Kinross council recycled or composted 48.8% of household waste in 2025-26, 14% higher than Scotland's 42.8%. That is up from 46.7% in 2010-11.
| Year | Here | Scotland |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 46.7% | 38.2% |
| 2011-12 | 52.3% | 39.6% |
| 2012-13 | 55.0% | 40.6% |
| 2013-14 | 54.0% | 41.6% |
| 2014-15 | 56.5% | 42.9% |
| 2015-16 | 54.2% | 44.1% |
| 2016-17 | 54.7% | 45.1% |
| 2017-18 | 55.6% | 45.6% |
| 2018-19 | 51.7% | 44.7% |
| 2019-20 | 52.7% | 44.9% |
| 2020-21 | 49.4% | 42.1% |
| 2021-22 | 50.2% | 43.0% |
| 2022-23 | 49.3% | 43.3% |
| 2023-24 | 51.7% | 43.5% |
| 2024-25 | 50.9% | 44.3% |
| 2025-26 | 48.8% | 42.8% |
| Council | % recycled or composted, 2025-26 |
|---|---|
| Clackmannanshire | 56.5% |
| Stirling | 52.6% |
| Angus | 50.4% |
| Perth and Kinross | 48.8% |
| Fife | 43.1% |
| Dundee City | 34.1% |
| Across Scotland | 42.8% |