Information for Households Residents
Total Waste Generated:
27.7 million tonnes in 2021 (approximately 413 kg per person or 1 tonne per household, based on 2.4 people per household).
Recycling Rates:
Overall UK household recycling rate: 44.1% in 2022, down from 44.6% in 2021.
Rewards:
One-third of sale revenue from plastics (£0.20–£1.10/kg), paper (£0.05–£0.15/kg), and aluminum (£0.80–£1.20/kg),.