Crap Towns / Plymouth / Recycling
How much does Plymouth recycle?
Plymouth council sent 33.0% of household waste for reuse, recycling or composting in 2024-25, 21% lower than England's 42.0%. That is up from 32.9% in 2010-11.
| Year | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 32.9% | 41.5% |
| 2011-12 | 31.8% | 43.0% |
| 2012-13 | 32.8% | 43.2% |
| 2013-14 | 33.7% | 43.5% |
| 2014-15 | 35.3% | 43.7% |
| 2015-16 | 33.0% | 43.0% |
| 2016-17 | 32.0% | 43.7% |
| 2017-18 | 33.7% | 43.2% |
| 2018-19 | 35.3% | 43.5% |
| 2019-20 | 34.1% | 43.8% |
| 2020-21 | 30.6% | 42.3% |
| 2021-22 | 34.5% | 42.5% |
| 2022-23 | 32.2% | 41.7% |
| 2023-24 | 32.9% | 42.3% |
| 2024-25 | 33.0% | 42.0% |
| Council | % reused, recycled or composted, 2024-25 |
|---|---|
| West Devon | 53.8% |
| Teignbridge | 53.6% |
| South Hams | 49.3% |
| Cornwall | 45.1% |
| Plymouth | 33.0% |
| Across England | 42.0% |