According to government statistics released by Defra, Bromley recycled 50.9 per cent of all household waste during the 2023/24 financial year
Bromley has once again cemented its status as London’s top recycling borough, achieving a milestone where more than half of all household waste is now being recycled. According to government statistics released by Defra, Bromley recycled 50.9 per cent of all household waste during the 2023/24 financial year.
This accomplishment highlights the borough’s commitment to sustainability, with almost zero waste going to landfill. The success is being attributed to the combined efforts of residents, the local council, and waste management partner Veolia, with all parties being recognised for their contributions.
Councillor Will Rowlands, Executive Councillor for Environment, welcomed the news and expressed gratitude to residents for their recycling efforts. “I am delighted to share this brilliant news and to thank residents for their continued commitment to recycling. By minimising waste and maximising recycling, we are not only helping the environment but also reducing costs, which remains critically important. A big thank you as well to Veolia and their dedicated staff, who ensure collections happen in all weather conditions.”
Cllr Rowlands also emphasised the importance of ongoing improvements in waste management. “We are always looking at incremental ways to improve and sustain this fantastic performance. It remains crucial that residents continue to make the most of our recycling services, including weekly food waste collections. We have also introduced weekend garden waste collection sites this year to support residents while Waldo Road is temporarily closed. This helps us compost more garden waste, further boosting our recycling rates. I thank residents for their ongoing support and understanding.”
Ben Velmans, Regional Manager for Veolia Bromley, praised the borough’s recycling success. “We are proud to work with Bromley Council to provide recycling and waste collection services. Bromley’s recognition as London’s top recycling borough for the third consecutive year is a fantastic achievement. Through our extensive community engagement programmes, we’ve seen first-hand the commitment from residents to recycle as much as possible. Over the past year, we’ve supported the council to boost garden waste recycling, reduce recycling contamination, and increase participation in food waste services. We look forward to continuing this collaboration to build a more sustainable future.”
The latest figures reveal that Bromley recycled or composted 61,777 tonnes of waste, representing 50.9 per cent of the total. The overall amount of waste disposed of has remained relatively stable, with 121,279 tonnes recorded this year compared to 120,956 tonnes the previous year.
Most of the borough’s recycling is collected through dedicated services, including weekly food waste collections and fortnightly collections for paper, plastics, cans, and glass. The council continues to encourage residents to take full advantage of these services.
More information on recycling, rubbish, and waste collection – including details on weekend garden waste collection sites – is available on the council’s website. With ongoing support from the community, Bromley aims to sustain and improve its already impressive recycling performance, reinforcing its place as London’s leading borough for sustainability.
