West Berkshire recycling rates up

In October and November 2025, recycling rates for food waste, plastics, paper and card were up on 2024 whilst black bin waste was down 18%.

Councillor Justin Pemberton, Executive Portfolio Holder: Community Engagement, Economic Development and Regeneration and Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation said "This is great news for West Berkshire. People have embraced the changes to our recycling and have shown an increase in the amount we are recycling."

Food waste increased by 25% with plastic bottles, pots, tubs, trays and food and drink cans increasing by 17% and paper and card increasing by 6% this shows that we are on track to achieve the anticipated £150k in-year savings through reduced waste and increased recycling, and mitigate the Labour Government's proposed new tax on waste disposal, saving tax payers approximately £1.4 million a year.