A green revolution has transformed Croydon from being one of the worst boroughs for recycling to among the best in London, according to Government statistics.
Figures published this week by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs place the borough at sixth best in the capital for the percentage of waste recycling.
Some 44 per cent of waste created in Croydon avoids landfill.
But six years ago the borough was worse than all but four others in the capital.
Latest government figures show Croydon is well on the way to becoming one of London’s top recycling boroughs.
Councillor Phil Thomas, cabinet member for highways and environmental services, said: "This is great news and a genuine team effort.
"We couldn’t have achieved such an excellent result without dedicated council officers, a committed workforce at Veolia and, of course, the efforts of the many, many local people who take a few minutes each day to ensure they sort out their waste to help us keep valuable reusable resources out of landfill."
Last month the Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee named Croydon's Joanna Dixon the UK’s recycling officer of the year.
The council and work with Veolia were awarded best partnership for transforming the way Surrey Street Market disposes of waste.
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