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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.
29. Na h-Eileanan an Iar
Na h-Eileanan an Iar (the Outer Hebrides), including the town of Stornoway, generated 12,572 tonnes of waste in 2023, recycling 4,416 tonnes. That's a rate of 35.1 per cent. | Canva/Getty Images
30. Glasgow City
Glasgow City, generated 235,159 tonnes of waste in 2023, recycling 63,989 tonnes. That's a rate of 27.2 per cent. | Canva Images
31. Orkney Islands
The Orkney Islands, including the town of Kirkwall, generated 9,475 tonnes of waste in 2023, recycling 2,029 tonnes. That's a rate of 21.4 per cent. | Canva
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32. Shetland Islands
The Shetland Islands, including the town of Lerwick, generated 8,899 tonnes of waste in 2023, recycling 1,840 tonnes. That's a rate of 20.7 per cent - the worst in Scotland. | Canva/Getty Images