Crap Towns / West Lothian / Recycling
How much does West Lothian recycle?
West Lothian council recycled or composted 42.1% of household waste in 2025-26, about the same as Scotland's 42.8%. That is down from 43.3% in 2010-11.
| Year | Here | Scotland |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 43.3% | 38.2% |
| 2011-12 | 43.6% | 39.6% |
| 2012-13 | 42.9% | 40.6% |
| 2013-14 | 44.3% | 41.6% |
| 2014-15 | 45.9% | 42.9% |
| 2015-16 | 47.4% | 44.1% |
| 2016-17 | 48.5% | 45.1% |
| 2017-18 | 61.3% | 45.6% |
| 2018-19 | 65.2% | 44.7% |
| 2019-20 | 58.2% | 44.9% |
| 2020-21 | 45.0% | 42.1% |
| 2021-22 | 41.3% | 43.0% |
| 2022-23 | 45.9% | 43.3% |
| 2023-24 | 50.8% | 43.5% |
| 2024-25 | 49.3% | 44.3% |
| 2025-26 | 42.1% | 42.8% |
| Council | % recycled or composted, 2025-26 |
|---|---|
| Falkirk | 50.9% |
| North Lanarkshire | 46.0% |
| Fife | 43.1% |
| West Lothian | 42.1% |
| City of Edinburgh | 35.8% |
| Across Scotland | 42.8% |