Data

Recycling figures

This data shows our amount of waste disposal over the years

Updated on 15 June 2022

We take our responsibility toward recycling seriously, as this data shows. This is also bolstered by our commitment to reuse furniture, providing us with an opportunity to reduce unnecessary spending and also our carbon footprint.

Single use plastics

Scotland's single-use plastics ban came into full effect from 12 August 2022. The ban means it is unlawful to make and supply commercially any of the following single-use plastic items:

  • Cutlery (forks, knives, spoons, chopsticks, and other similar utensils)
  • Plates
  • Beverage stirrers
  • Food containers made of expanded polystyrene
  • Cups and lids made of expanded polystyrene

Biodegradable and compostable plastic lids are also included in ban.

Measurements of recycling waste (in Kilograms)

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 Grand totalAug 21Sep 21Oct 21Nov 21Dec 21Jan 22Feb 22Mar 22Apr 22May 22Jun 22Jul 22
Mixed Recycling51248257960073846402833363064387853294951544443644422
Glass1630660212281043085350395012060
Food518200708002801572081046482728711700
Mixed metals301008401140220092030603060252035801500198014407860
Soil & stones2780000168000000110000
Construction & Demolition6187012660732015502680145601860690018402820470027002280
Wood229007601540216014201600324027602120880190027001820
Fluorescent tubes19500000019500000
Grand Total17590516905160079847117562294011411165461426510672163531212117082

 

Measurement of "energy from waste" waste (in Kilograms)

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 Grand totalAug 21Sep 21Oct 21Nov 21Dec 21Jan 22Feb 22Mar 22Apr 22May 22Jun 22Jul 22
Clinical (Landfill)1021001256088001314010820702065608820584033806820103607980
General Waste (EFW)1750531098717060998011332144461122013242193941508820686956022058
Grand Total277153235472586023120221522146617780220622523418468275061992030038
Measurement of waste (in Kilograms)

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 Grand totalAug 21Sep 21Oct 21Nov 21Dec 21Jan 22Feb 22Mar 22Apr 22May 22Jun 22Jul 22
Recycling Waste17590516905160079847117562294011411165461426510672163531212117082
EFW Waste1750531098717060998011332144461122013242193941508820686956022058
Clinical (Landfill)1021001256088001314010820702065608820584033806820103607980
Grand Total453058404524186732967339084440629191386083949929140438593204147120
Percentages

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 Monthly averageAug 21Sep 21Oct 21Nov 21Dec 21Jan 22Feb 22Mar 22Apr 22May 22Jun 22Jul 22
% Recycled38.52%41.80%38.23%29.87%34.67%51.66%39.09%42.86%36.12%36.62%37.28%37.83%36.25%
% RDF38.10%27.16%40.75%30.27%33.42%32.53%38.44%34.30%49.10%47.39%47.16%29.84%46.81%
%Landfill23.38%31.04%21.02%39.86%31.91%15.81%22.47%22.84%14.78%15.99%15.56%32.33%16.94%
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