17/02/2026
♻️ How Much Recycling Actually Goes to Landfill?
With sustainability firmly in focus, recycling in the UK is improving and that’s good news.
Thanks to initiatives like the Government’s Circular Economy Package, the UK is aiming to recycle 65% of all waste by 2035, but what really happens to waste that isn’t recycled?
Here’s the reality ⬇️
🔹 Some waste is sent overseas for recycling, strictly regulated, and only where it will genuinely be recycled
🔹 Some goes to energy-from-waste incinerators, reducing landfill use and generating energy
🔹 Just 17% of the UK’s plastic waste ends up in landfill, and much of that comes from industry, not households
So how can we all help improve those figures?
âś… Educate yourself on local recycling rules (they vary more than you think)
âś… Sort waste correctly to avoid contamination
âś… Rinse food packaging because contamination is one of the biggest recycling blockers
âś… Work with the right waste partners
At hubba, we carry out detailed waste management audits to show you where your waste actually goes and how to reduce your environmental impact.
We believe real sustainability comes from education, transparency, and innovation.
🌍 Small changes. Better systems. Bigger impact.
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