What we recycled in Wales

Top materials processed in Wales - 2020/21

Top materials recycled in the UK

Material from Wales processed in the UK - 2020/21

England

64,789t
62,585t

Scotland

368t
105t
91t

Recycling benefits by material

Quantity, value saved and CO2 emissions avoided - 2020/21

Glass

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Amount recycled
107,222t
CO2 avoided
80,953t
Estimated disposal saving
£12,116,086
Reported as exported
0%

Metal

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Amount recycled
50,683t
CO2 avoided
128,735t
Estimated disposal saving
£5,727,200
Reported as exported
18%

Organic Waste

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Amount recycled
296,671t
CO2 avoided
14,834t
Estimated disposal saving
£33,523,849
Reported as exported
1%

Paper

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Amount recycled
136,740t
CO2 avoided
74,797t
Estimated disposal saving
£15,451,575
Reported as exported
41%

Plastic

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Amount recycled
53,194t
CO2 avoided
28,512t
Estimated disposal saving
£6,010,915
Reported as exported
17%

Textiles

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Amount recycled
9,630t
CO2 avoided
56,126t
Estimated disposal saving
£1,088,228
Reported as exported
18%