Crap Towns / Preston / Recycling
How much does Preston recycle?
Preston council sent 26.9% of household waste for reuse, recycling or composting in 2024-25, 36% lower than England's 42.0%. That is down from 33.2% in 2010-11.
| Year | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 33.2% | 41.5% |
| 2011-12 | 34.5% | 43.0% |
| 2012-13 | 34.7% | 43.2% |
| 2013-14 | 38.1% | 43.5% |
| 2014-15 | 39.6% | 43.7% |
| 2015-16 | 38.1% | 43.0% |
| 2016-17 | 31.4% | 43.7% |
| 2017-18 | 29.8% | 43.2% |
| 2018-19 | 31.5% | 43.5% |
| 2019-20 | 31.2% | 43.8% |
| 2020-21 | 31.9% | 42.3% |
| 2021-22 | 32.3% | 42.5% |
| 2022-23 | 30.7% | 41.7% |
| 2023-24 | 28.3% | 42.3% |
| 2024-25 | 26.9% | 42.0% |
| Council | % reused, recycled or composted, 2024-25 |
|---|---|
| West Lancashire | 43.5% |
| South Ribble | 42.0% |
| Chorley | 41.8% |
| Wyre | 40.4% |
| Fylde | 40.3% |
| Ribble Valley | 38.2% |
| Preston | 26.9% |
| Across England | 42.0% |