Crap Towns / Sunderland / Recycling
How much does Sunderland recycle?
Sunderland council sent 31.1% of household waste for reuse, recycling or composting in 2024-25, 26% lower than England's 42.0%. That is down from 31.2% in 2010-11.
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| Year | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 31.2% | 41.5% |
| 2011-12 | 36.9% | 43.0% |
| 2012-13 | 34.1% | 43.2% |
| 2013-14 | 32.4% | 43.5% |
| 2014-15 | 30.6% | 43.7% |
| 2015-16 | 29.4% | 43.0% |
| 2016-17 | 26.5% | 43.7% |
| 2017-18 | 27.1% | 43.2% |
| 2018-19 | 27.1% | 43.5% |
| 2019-20 | 27.3% | 43.8% |
| 2020-21 | 28.1% | 42.3% |
| 2021-22 | 29.8% | 42.5% |
| 2022-23 | 30.2% | 41.7% |
| 2023-24 | 29.8% | 42.3% |
| 2024-25 | 31.1% | 42.0% |
| Council | % reused, recycled or composted, 2024-25 |
|---|---|
| County Durham | 36.8% |
| Sunderland | 31.1% |
| Gateshead | 30.5% |
| South Tyneside | 30.0% |
| Across England | 42.0% |