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Posted: Tue 10th Feb 2026
Wrexham Council has admitted it is failing to meet national recycling targets but says work is under way to improve performance and avoid potential fines.
The admission follows warnings from the Welsh Government that councils including Wrexham and Flintshire could face financial penalties after missing statutory recycling targets, which were recently increased.
Wrexham Council was amongst 10 across Wales to hit Welsh Government’s target of 70% of waste being reused, recycled or composted.
Prior to the coronavirus pandemic Wrexham was amongst the top performing councils in Wales, with a recycling rate of 69.2 per cent.
But it has struggled to retain these levels and has been on a downward trajectory in recent years.
Recent figures from the Welsh Government revealed that 65% of waste was recycled in Wrexham in 2024/25.
Last year Wrexham.com reported that the drop in recycling levels locally has been put down to ‘changing behaviours’ and the lack of caddies for more than 50% of the county borough.
In a statement, Wrexham Council said it recognises it has not met national targets for waste recycling, but insisted work is under way to address the issue.
A spokesperson said: “Wrexham Council acknowledges that we have not met national targets for waste recycling.
“A project of work underpinned by a new waste strategy is in progress with the overall aim to both reach and exceed the national target.
“We understand failure to meet targets can ultimately result in fines, however we have worked in close partnership with Welsh Government and other bodies to demonstrate our current business case will improve our recycling rates, as well as identifying further areas for development.”
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