Crap Towns / Wigan / Recycling
How much does Wigan recycle?
Wigan council sent 50.2% of household waste for reuse, recycling or composting in 2024-25, 20% higher than England's 42.0%. That is up from 36.1% in 2010-11.
| Year | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 36.1% | 41.5% |
| 2011-12 | 36.8% | 43.0% |
| 2012-13 | 48.5% | 43.2% |
| 2013-14 | 50.0% | 43.5% |
| 2014-15 | 45.3% | 43.7% |
| 2015-16 | 42.2% | 43.0% |
| 2016-17 | 43.7% | 43.7% |
| 2017-18 | 48.5% | 43.2% |
| 2018-19 | 51.5% | 43.5% |
| 2019-20 | 52.8% | 43.8% |
| 2020-21 | 53.2% | 42.3% |
| 2021-22 | 53.0% | 42.5% |
| 2022-23 | 51.5% | 41.7% |
| 2023-24 | 51.5% | 42.3% |
| 2024-25 | 50.2% | 42.0% |
| Council | % reused, recycled or composted, 2024-25 |
|---|---|
| Wigan | 50.2% |
| Bolton | 48.3% |
| Salford | 47.3% |
| Warrington | 44.0% |
| West Lancashire | 43.5% |
| Chorley | 41.8% |
| St. Helens | 31.6% |
| Across England | 42.0% |