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What we recycled in Wales

Top materials processed in Wales - 2019/20

Top materials recycled in the UK

Material from Wales processed in the UK - 2019/20

England

Incinerator Bottom Ash

81,868t

Glass

59,058t

Paper

58,871t

Northern Ireland

Waste electrical and electronic equipment

1,281t

Plastic

131t

Batteries

Scotland

Plastic

2,259t

Wood

1,010t

Organic Waste

599t

Recycling benefits by material

Quantity, value saved and CO2 emissions avoided - 2019/20

Glass

Amount recycled

86,999t

CO2 avoided

65,684t

Estimated disposal saving

£9,830,882

Reported as exported

Glass

Metal

Amount recycled

47,477t

CO2 avoided

120,592t

Estimated disposal saving

£5,364,904

Reported as exported

20%

Metal

Organic Waste

Amount recycled

294,334t

CO2 avoided

14,717t

Estimated disposal saving

£33,259,771

Reported as exported

Organic Waste

Paper

Amount recycled

140,028t

CO2 avoided

76,595t

Estimated disposal saving

£15,823,168

Reported as exported

42%

Paper

Plastic

Amount recycled

47,720t

CO2 avoided

25,578t

Estimated disposal saving

£5,392,395

Reported as exported

23%

Plastic

Textiles

Amount recycled

13,357t

CO2 avoided

77,847t

Estimated disposal saving

£1,509,385

Reported as exported

19%

Textiles

Absorbent Hygiene Products Batteries Carpet Furniture Incinerator Bottom Ash Rubble and aggregate Waste electrical and electronic equipment Wood