Crap Towns / Southampton / Recycling
How much does Southampton recycle?
Southampton council sent 29.2% of household waste for reuse, recycling or composting in 2024-25, 30% lower than England's 42.0%. That is up from 25.1% in 2010-11.
| Year | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 25.1% | 41.5% |
| 2011-12 | 23.3% | 43.0% |
| 2012-13 | 23.9% | 43.2% |
| 2013-14 | 23.5% | 43.5% |
| 2014-15 | 26.1% | 43.7% |
| 2015-16 | 27.2% | 43.0% |
| 2016-17 | 28.2% | 43.7% |
| 2017-18 | 29.5% | 43.2% |
| 2018-19 | 29.3% | 43.5% |
| 2019-20 | 29.3% | 43.8% |
| 2020-21 | 27.5% | 42.3% |
| 2021-22 | 27.7% | 42.5% |
| 2022-23 | 27.4% | 41.7% |
| 2023-24 | 29.6% | 42.3% |
| 2024-25 | 29.2% | 42.0% |
| Council | % reused, recycled or composted, 2024-25 |
|---|---|
| Eastleigh | 43.1% |
| Test Valley | 38.3% |
| New Forest | 37.2% |
| Southampton | 29.2% |
| Across England | 42.0% |