Crap Towns / Watford / Recycling
How much does Watford recycle?
Watford council sent 48.4% of household waste for reuse, recycling or composting in 2024-25, 15% higher than England's 42.0%. That is up from 40.2% in 2010-11.
| Year | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 40.2% | 41.5% |
| 2011-12 | 41.2% | 43.0% |
| 2012-13 | 39.7% | 43.2% |
| 2013-14 | 40.6% | 43.5% |
| 2014-15 | 41.7% | 43.7% |
| 2015-16 | 40.1% | 43.0% |
| 2016-17 | 42.9% | 43.7% |
| 2017-18 | 44.3% | 43.2% |
| 2018-19 | 45.1% | 43.5% |
| 2019-20 | 45.3% | 43.8% |
| 2020-21 | 50.0% | 42.3% |
| 2021-22 | 51.7% | 42.5% |
| 2022-23 | 50.2% | 41.7% |
| 2023-24 | 49.6% | 42.3% |
| 2024-25 | 48.4% | 42.0% |
| Council | % reused, recycled or composted, 2024-25 |
|---|---|
| Three Rivers | 61.1% |
| St Albans | 59.1% |
| Watford | 48.4% |
| Hertsmere | 42.6% |
| Harrow | 30.6% |
| Across England | 42.0% |