From data to action: Improving communal recycling performance

Improving recycling performance in communal housing starts with understanding the problem. Poor recycling rates can be caused by infrastructure, contamination, servicing issues, accessibility, or the condition of the bin area itself, and communications alone won't solve those challenges. In this webinar, metroSTOR is joined by experts from Enfield Council and Resource Futures to explore how site-level audits, data and collaboration can help local authorities better understand and improve recycling performance in flats and communal housing. Why site-level data matters more than borough-wide recycling rates The role of infrastructure, accessibility and bin-store design How Enfield developed a borough-wide communal recycling audit Turning audit data into practical dashboards and decision-making tools Using evidence to target interventions and improve food waste recycling The importance of collaboration between Waste and Housing teams 💡 Key principle: Start with the problem, not the solution Key message: Before improving recycling performance, you need a clear understanding of what is happening on the ground. Better data, better infrastructure and better collaboration create the foundation for meaningful change. Watch now to learn how Enfield Council and Resource Futures are using audits, mapping and data-driven decision making to transform recycling services across communal housing.