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Scotland's recycling rate has fallen to its lowest level in five years, according to figures from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa). Households recycled 42.8% of waste in 2025, down from 44.3% the previous year. The Scottish government's environmental regulator says the figures highlight an 'ongoing challenge' with how waste is managed. The Scottish government had set a target of 70% recycling by 2025, but the rate is falling well short. The amount of waste processed at an incinerator remained broadly the same at 82% but the amount being diverted to landfill fell by 10%.
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