Recycling rates lower in England's poorest areas

Birmingham and Liverpool among local authorities with lowest rates, analysis shows

Recycling rates for household waste are significantly lower in the most deprived areas of England, a Guardian analysis has found.

A breakdown of data from 303 local authorities in England has found that for 2018-19 85% of local authorities that are among the top 20% most deprived have household recycling rates below the overall average of 42%.