Crap Towns / Wakefield / Recycling
How much does Wakefield recycle?
Wakefield council sent 48.2% of household waste for reuse, recycling or composting in 2024-25, 15% higher than England's 42.0%. That is up from 39.9% in 2010-11.
| Year | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 39.9% | 41.5% |
| 2011-12 | 39.3% | 43.0% |
| 2012-13 | 39.5% | 43.2% |
| 2013-14 | 39.0% | 43.5% |
| 2014-15 | 38.8% | 43.7% |
| 2015-16 | 38.9% | 43.0% |
| 2016-17 | 47.5% | 43.7% |
| 2017-18 | 47.8% | 43.2% |
| 2018-19 | 45.4% | 43.5% |
| 2019-20 | 49.3% | 43.8% |
| 2020-21 | 49.2% | 42.3% |
| 2021-22 | 49.2% | 42.5% |
| 2022-23 | 47.5% | 41.7% |
| 2023-24 | 48.9% | 42.3% |
| 2024-25 | 48.2% | 42.0% |
| Council | % reused, recycled or composted, 2024-25 |
|---|---|
| Wakefield | 48.2% |
| Doncaster | 46.7% |
| Barnsley | 45.7% |
| North Yorkshire | 42.3% |
| Leeds | 37.3% |
| Kirklees | 27.0% |
| Across England | 42.0% |