Stratford-on-Avon District had the highest household recycling rate in England in 2024/2025 according to figures published by Defra this week.

With a 63.9% household recycling rate, Stratford-on-Avon District Council has jumped up two places in the league table after seeing a 2.9% increase from the previous year.

Julie Lewis, Head of Environmental and Neighbourhood Services, said: "This is a huge success and it's a testament to our residents and their commitment to recycling. It is an amazing achievement, and we would like to thank our residents and our continued successful partnership with waste collection contractor, Biffa Waste Services Ltd, alongside the hard work of our council officers for this milestone. We did it!

"We would also like to thank Sherbourne Recycling, the state-of-the-art Materials Recovery Facility where all of the District's household recycling is processed. The facility is continually evolving and has the capability to adapt to new materials over time, helping to ensure our recycling services remain efficient and effective."  

If you would like a reminder of what can be recycled and the extra items that the District Council can take, please visit: Recycling Collection

Residents can also search what items can be recycled by using our Stratford-on-Avon District Council app. Or on our website: A-Z of recycling and disposals | Stratford-on-Avon District Council