Targets and performance
We are committed to ensuring that wastes arising in Southwark is managed in a way that minimises the impact on the environment, engages with and supports community involvement and the local economy, and minimises the need to transport wastes and materials.
As outlined in our waste strategy, we are committed to meet the following targets:
|
Year |
Recycling/Composting Level Household Waste |
Recovery of value Level Municipal Solid Waste |
|
|
2003/04 |
10% |
35% |
|
|
2004/05 |
14% |
37.5% |
|
|
2005/06 |
18% |
40% |
|
|
2010/11 |
30% |
45% |
|
|
2015/16 |
40% |
67% |
|
|
2020/21 |
50% |
75% |
|
Our current performance
|
2010/11 |
2011/12 |
2012/13 |
2013/14 |
2014/15 |
|
|
Total waste collected (tonnes) |
114,342 |
109,179 |
111,288 |
116,663 |
118,814 |
|
Recycling and composting rate (%) |
25.14% |
27.43% |
30.39% |
34.30% |
34.58% |
|
Amount of municipal waste diverted from landfill (recovery rate %) |
63.34% |
79.65% |
69.62% |
86.40% |
95.29% |
Note: 2014/15 data is provisional subject to finalisation from the central government department.
Page last updated: 08 September 2017
