Crap Towns / St. Helens / Recycling
How much does St. Helens recycle?
St. Helens council sent 31.6% of household waste for reuse, recycling or composting in 2024-25, 25% lower than England's 42.0%. That is up from 31.3% in 2010-11.
| Year | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 31.3% | 41.5% |
| 2011-12 | 31.7% | 43.0% |
| 2012-13 | 29.3% | 43.2% |
| 2013-14 | 36.8% | 43.5% |
| 2014-15 | 40.6% | 43.7% |
| 2015-16 | 39.0% | 43.0% |
| 2016-17 | 38.9% | 43.7% |
| 2017-18 | 35.9% | 43.2% |
| 2018-19 | 35.4% | 43.5% |
| 2019-20 | 37.4% | 43.8% |
| 2020-21 | 31.4% | 42.3% |
| 2021-22 | 36.8% | 42.5% |
| 2022-23 | 34.0% | 41.7% |
| 2023-24 | 31.4% | 42.3% |
| 2024-25 | 31.6% | 42.0% |
| Council | % reused, recycled or composted, 2024-25 |
|---|---|
| Wigan | 50.2% |
| Warrington | 44.0% |
| West Lancashire | 43.5% |
| Halton | 35.4% |
| St. Helens | 31.6% |
| Knowsley | 28.5% |
| Across England | 42.0% |