Council ‘disappointed’ by recycling rates

Council ‘disappointed’ by recycling rates

Watford councillors have said they are “disappointed” at a “lower than expected” recycling rate for households in the borough.

‘Disappointed’: Watford councillors react as recycling rate falls short of target

Watford councillors have said they are “disappointed” at a “lower than expected” recycling rate for households in the borough. At a cabinet meeting yesterday (Monday, 2 June), a report noted that the percentage of waste recycled or composted was 43.25 per cent in the last quarter of 2024/25, below the 52 per cent target. Cllr Tim Williams, the council’s portfolio holder for neighbourhood services, said: “We did notice these figures coming in a l…

Watford councillors ‘disappointed’ at 'lower than expected' recycling rates

Only 43 per cent of rubbish was recycled or composted in the last quarter