What we recycled in Wales

Top materials processed in Wales - 2022/23

Top materials recycled in the UK

Material from Wales processed in the UK - 2022/23

England

67,370t
49,881t

Northern Ireland

Scotland

4,800t
168t
64t

Recycling benefits by material

Quantity, value saved and CO2 emissions avoided - 2022/23

Glass

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Amount recycled
89,140t
CO2 avoided
67,301t
Estimated disposal saving
£10,072,856
Reported as exported
0%

Metal

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Amount recycled
60,116t
CO2 avoided
152,694t
Estimated disposal saving
£6,793,061
Reported as exported
15%

Organic Waste

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Amount recycled
276,167t
CO2 avoided
13,808t
Estimated disposal saving
£31,206,904
Reported as exported
0%

Paper

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Amount recycled
129,198t
CO2 avoided
70,671t
Estimated disposal saving
£14,599,368
Reported as exported
45%

Plastic

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Amount recycled
46,525t
CO2 avoided
24,938t
Estimated disposal saving
£5,257,369
Reported as exported
14%

Textiles

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Amount recycled
7,925t
CO2 avoided
46,188t
Estimated disposal saving
£895,545
Reported as exported
15%