What we recycled in Wales

Top materials processed in Wales - 2017/18

Top materials recycled in the UK

Material from Wales processed in the UK - 2017/18

England

52,371t
47,956t
40,823t

Northern Ireland

Scotland

1,019t
228t
72t

Recycling benefits by material

Quantity, value saved and CO2 emissions avoided - 2017/18

Glass

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Amount recycled
79,519t
CO2 avoided
60,037t
Estimated disposal saving
£8,985,682
Reported as exported
3%

Metal

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Amount recycled
40,783t
CO2 avoided
103,590t
Estimated disposal saving
£4,608,514
Reported as exported
19%

Organic Waste

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Amount recycled
281,732t
CO2 avoided
14,087t
Estimated disposal saving
£31,835,735
Reported as exported
0%

Paper

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Amount recycled
153,968t
CO2 avoided
84,221t
Estimated disposal saving
£17,398,404
Reported as exported
55%

Plastic

Plastic icon

Amount recycled
45,708t
CO2 avoided
24,499t
Estimated disposal saving
£5,164,962
Reported as exported
28%

Textiles

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Amount recycled
12,710t
CO2 avoided
74,076t
Estimated disposal saving
£1,436,263
Reported as exported
21%