Separate kerbside collections of common, heavy, easily recyclable materials (glass, metals, cardboard and paper) enabled UK LAs to achieve 43% recycling in 2011/12 (Defra, 2012). Annual amounts recycled since 2001/02 increased from 3.2 to 10.7 million tonnes in 2011/12. The additional separate collection of organic waste, garden and/or food waste by some LAs has achieved reductions in household waste disposal up to 69% (Defra, 2012).