What we recycled in Wales

Top materials processed in Wales - 2018/19

Top materials recycled in the UK

Material from Wales processed in the UK - 2018/19

England

61,999t
58,609t
33,539t

Northern Ireland

Scotland

1,179t
400t
59t

Recycling benefits by material

Quantity, value saved and CO2 emissions avoided - 2018/19

Glass

Glass icon

Amount recycled
83,906t
CO2 avoided
63,349t
Estimated disposal saving
£9,481,347
Reported as exported
1%

Metal

Metal icon

Amount recycled
40,352t
CO2 avoided
102,493t
Estimated disposal saving
£4,559,726
Reported as exported
22%

Organic Waste

Organic waste icon

Amount recycled
281,181t
CO2 avoided
14,059t
Estimated disposal saving
£31,773,430
Reported as exported
0%

Paper

Paper and cardboard icon

Amount recycled
146,226t
CO2 avoided
79,986t
Estimated disposal saving
£16,523,533
Reported as exported
45%

Plastic

Plastic icon

Amount recycled
45,190t
CO2 avoided
24,222t
Estimated disposal saving
£5,106,498
Reported as exported
31%

Textiles

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Amount recycled
15,105t
CO2 avoided
88,033t
Estimated disposal saving
£1,706,895
Reported as exported
15%