The average person produces…
Total waste per person 2019/20

480kg
This includes recycling as well as residual waste
The average person produces…
Waste not recycled per person 2019/20

167kg
Most of this could be recycled, but is currently sent for disposal
Total recycled in 2019/20
All local authorities in Wales (tonnes)
985k
Recycling rate in 2019/20
All local authorities in Wales
65%
What happens to your waste
All local authorities in Wales

Where does Wales’ recycling go?
Top 12 countries (selected materials)

Where does Wales’ recycling go?
Top 12 countries (selected materials)

Materials
Tonnes sent to be recycled based on 2019/20

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