Crap Towns / Salford / Recycling
How much does Salford recycle?
Salford council sent 47.3% of household waste for reuse, recycling or composting in 2024-25, 13% higher than England's 42.0%. That is up from 32.6% in 2010-11.
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| Year | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 32.6% | 41.5% |
| 2011-12 | 30.4% | 43.0% |
| 2012-13 | 29.2% | 43.2% |
| 2013-14 | 39.8% | 43.5% |
| 2014-15 | 41.2% | 43.7% |
| 2015-16 | 42.2% | 43.0% |
| 2016-17 | 44.9% | 43.7% |
| 2017-18 | 45.6% | 43.2% |
| 2018-19 | 46.6% | 43.5% |
| 2019-20 | 47.0% | 43.8% |
| 2020-21 | 47.2% | 42.3% |
| 2021-22 | 47.9% | 42.5% |
| 2022-23 | 47.6% | 41.7% |
| 2023-24 | 47.3% | 42.3% |
| 2024-25 | 47.3% | 42.0% |
| Council | % reused, recycled or composted, 2024-25 |
|---|---|
| Trafford | 57.5% |
| Bury | 51.2% |
| Wigan | 50.2% |
| Bolton | 48.3% |
| Salford | 47.3% |
| Warrington | 44.0% |
| Manchester | 38.9% |
| Across England | 42.0% |