Recycling rates for household waste are significantly lower in the most deprived areas of England, a Guardian analysis has found. A breakdown of data from 303 local authorities in England has found that for 2018-19 85% of local authorities that are among the top 20% most deprived have household recycling rates below the overall average of 42%. By contrast, just one in five of the 20% least deprived areashave a below-average recycling rate.
In the borough of Newham in east London, just 16% of household waste falls into this category – the lowest proportion across all local authorities in England. The local authorities of Birmingham, Liverpool, and Barking and Dagenham are among the 10 local authorities with the lowest rates of household recycling, and are also among the six most deprived local authorities in England. By contrast, the local authorities of South Oxfordshire, Vale of White Horse, St Albans City and Surrey Heath are among the least deprived local authorities, and all have household recycling rates of more than 60%, putting them in the top six local authorities measured.
A Defra spokesperson said: “We are committed to ensuring that we go further and faster to reduce, reuse and recycle more of our resources – and our landmark resources and waste strategy will ensure 65% of municipal waste is recycled by 2035. “We have published guidance to help local authorities boost recycling rates, especially for those who live in flats, and we encourage councils across the country to promote and maintain a consistent recycling service to all their residents.”
Source: Guardian
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