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A new report by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has sound that Scotland recycled 43 per cent of its waste last year - a slight increase of 0.15 per cent compared to 2022.
Meanwhile, the amount of rubbish sent to landfill sat at 409,000 tonnes, representing a decrease of 177,000 tonnes from 2022. The drop of 30.2 per cent meant it was the lowest amount since it started to be measured in its current form in 2011.
But, depending on where you live, hugely different amounts of your waste will be recycled - from 58.2 per cent in East Renfrewshire to 27.2 per cent in Scotland’s largest council of Glasgow City, and just 20.7 per cent in the Shetland Islands.
Here’s how all of 32 Scottish local authorities - from best to worst.
5. South Ayrshire
South Ayrshire, including towns like Ayr, generated 48,398 tonnes of waste in 2023, recycling 26,489 tonnes. That's a rate of 54.7 per cent. | Canva/Getty Images
6. East Lothian
East Lothian, including the tourist town of North Berwick, generated 48,969 tonnes of waste in 2023, recycling 25,979 tonnes. That's a rate of 53.1 per cent. | Canva/Getty Images
7. Angus
Angus, including the fishing town of Arbroath, generated 50,083 tonnes of waste in 2023, recycling 26,077 tonnes. That's a rate of 52.1 per cent. | Canva/Getty Images
8. Clackmannanshire
Clackmannanshire, including the town of Alloa, generated 23,649 tonnes of waste in 2023, recycling 12,303 tonnes. That's a rate of 52.0 per cent. | Canva/Getty Images