Greenwich Council rejected 14.4 per cent of recyclable waste in 2014-15, newly obtained figures reveal.
The BBC Freedom of Information request also found councils were unable to recycle 338,000 tonnes of waste in the same time period, up from 184,000 tonnes in 2011-12.
The main reason for waste being rejected generally is thought to be the cost to local authorities of re-sorting 'contaminated' recycling bins.
Councils across the country are working to make sure residents stop putting the wrong kind of waste in the wrong bins and causing this so-called contamination.
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A spokeswoman for Greenwich Council told News Shopper: “The Royal Borough of Greenwich takes the contamination of recycling very seriously.
"We pursue a proactive approach on this issue through engaging with residents, businesses, managing agents and landlords on how to make best use of the services the Council provides, including the proper separation of recyclable material.
"Following our engagement activity, anyone found to be continually contaminating will have their recycling bins removed.”
Click here to check how you should be separating your rubbish if you live in Greenwich
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