Crap Towns / Scottish Borders / Recycling
How much does Scottish Borders recycle?
Scottish Borders council recycled or composted 44.6% of household waste in 2025-26, about the same as Scotland's 42.8%. That is up from 39.9% in 2010-11.
| Year | Here | Scotland |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 39.9% | 38.2% |
| 2011-12 | 46.3% | 39.6% |
| 2012-13 | 42.8% | 40.6% |
| 2013-14 | 41.3% | 41.6% |
| 2014-15 | 36.7% | 42.9% |
| 2015-16 | 37.3% | 44.1% |
| 2016-17 | 39.0% | 45.1% |
| 2017-18 | 39.9% | 45.6% |
| 2018-19 | 38.8% | 44.7% |
| 2019-20 | 49.2% | 44.9% |
| 2020-21 | 52.8% | 42.1% |
| 2021-22 | 55.2% | 43.0% |
| 2022-23 | 57.3% | 43.3% |
| 2023-24 | 57.9% | 43.5% |
| 2024-25 | 53.2% | 44.3% |
| 2025-26 | 44.6% | 42.8% |
| Council | % recycled or composted, 2025-26 |
|---|---|
| East Lothian | 54.3% |
| Midlothian | 45.9% |
| Scottish Borders | 44.6% |
| Dumfries and Galloway | 42.5% |
| West Lothian | 42.1% |
| City of Edinburgh | 35.8% |
| Across Scotland | 42.8% |