Crap Towns / South Hams / Recycling
How much does South Hams recycle?
South Hams council sent 49.3% of household waste for reuse, recycling or composting in 2024-25, 17% higher than England's 42.0%. That is down from 54.9% in 2010-11.
| Year | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 54.9% | 41.5% |
| 2011-12 | 54.8% | 43.0% |
| 2012-13 | 53.8% | 43.2% |
| 2013-14 | 53.2% | 43.5% |
| 2014-15 | 53.4% | 43.7% |
| 2015-16 | 52.9% | 43.0% |
| 2016-17 | 54.7% | 43.7% |
| 2017-18 | 53.9% | 43.2% |
| 2018-19 | 53.9% | 43.5% |
| 2019-20 | 54.4% | 43.8% |
| 2020-21 | 54.7% | 42.3% |
| 2021-22 | 46.7% | 42.5% |
| 2022-23 | 44.8% | 41.7% |
| 2023-24 | 46.6% | 42.3% |
| 2024-25 | 49.3% | 42.0% |
| Council | % reused, recycled or composted, 2024-25 |
|---|---|
| West Devon | 53.8% |
| Teignbridge | 53.6% |
| South Hams | 49.3% |
| Cornwall | 45.1% |
| Torbay | 40.7% |
| Plymouth | 33.0% |
| Across England | 42.0% |