Crap Towns / Sandwell / Recycling
How much does Sandwell recycle?
Sandwell council sent 30.6% of household waste for reuse, recycling or composting in 2024-25, 27% lower than England's 42.0%. That is down from 32.6% in 2010-11.
| Year | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 32.6% | 41.5% |
| 2011-12 | 40.7% | 43.0% |
| 2012-13 | 47.9% | 43.2% |
| 2013-14 | 44.6% | 43.5% |
| 2014-15 | 40.9% | 43.7% |
| 2015-16 | 40.9% | 43.0% |
| 2016-17 | 41.0% | 43.7% |
| 2017-18 | 39.9% | 43.2% |
| 2018-19 | 35.8% | 43.5% |
| 2019-20 | 34.8% | 43.8% |
| 2020-21 | 30.6% | 42.3% |
| 2021-22 | 27.3% | 42.5% |
| 2022-23 | 29.2% | 41.7% |
| 2023-24 | 26.8% | 42.3% |
| 2024-25 | 30.6% | 42.0% |
| Council | % reused, recycled or composted, 2024-25 |
|---|---|
| Dudley | 39.2% |
| Wolverhampton | 32.7% |
| Walsall | 32.3% |
| Sandwell | 30.6% |
| Birmingham | 20.3% |
| Across England | 42.0% |