The recycling rate - Find a freedom of information request

1. What is the recycling rate (as a percentage of the total weight of waste) for all waste produced in the council area for the financial year 2021-22, and from the start of financial year 2022 to 31 December 2022?

2. If the figures for 2022/23 are not yet available, please provide an estimated amount, or the amount recycled thus far.

3. How often in a single four-week period does the council collect recycling bins for the following from domestic households:

a.      Paper/Carboard

b.      Glass

c.       Plastic

d.      Cans

I can confirm that the information requested is held by Lincolnshire County Council. I have detailed below the information that is being released to you.

1. As reported on Waste Data Flow under NI192 2021/22 = 39.9%

2. First six months of 2022/23 NI192 reported on Waste Data Flow April-Sep 44.5%

3. Waste collection is the responsibility of the Waste Collection Authorities (District/Borough/City Councils) and therefore LCC are not responsible for collections from the kerbside