Eco & Environment | Posted on April 24th, 2025 | return to news
Top spot for Dorset Council recycling
The council is the top unitary authority in England when it comes to recycling, holding the position for a further year.
According to recently published data by DEFRA, Dorset Council has retained its lead as the number one unitary and disposal authority in England for 2023/24 for recycling rates.
Dorset Council now recycles 60.5 per cent of all the waste it collects at the kerbside, against a national average of 44 per cent.
In addition to achieving the top unitary spot, Dorset Council ranks fifth overall among all councils, trailing only four collection authorities. The council also secured third place for the lowest residual waste collected per household, with an average of 363kg per household.
Cllr Jon Andrews, Dorset Council’s Cabinet member for Place Services, said: “I want to thank Dorset’s keen recyclers and our Waste Services team for this result. This remarkable achievement reflects the dedication of Dorset residents to sustainability and the hard work of our officers.
“Let’s continue to push this recycling rate even higher by putting the right stuff in the right bins, and reducing the amount of waste we produce. Together, we can set the benchmark for environmental stewardship and make a positive impact for future generations.”
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