Bromley has maintained its position as London's top borough for recycling for the third consecutive year, boasting the highest recycling rate in the region, according to a report presented at the Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee meeting on 9 October 2025.
The achievement was highlighted as part of a broader update on the council's progress in delivering corporate priorities, as outlined in the Scrutiny of the Chief Executive - October 2025 report. The council's success in recycling not only benefits the environment but also generates revenue, helping to keep contract costs down for taxpayers.
The committee, chaired by Councillor Simon Fawthrop, reviewed the progress as part of its agenda, which included scrutiny of Chief Executive Ade Adetosoye CBE. The report noted that 0% of residual black sack waste was sent to landfill. It is not specified in the meeting information what happens to the waste instead, or the environmental impact of that process.
