What we recycled in Wales

Top materials processed in Wales - 2021/22

Top materials recycled in the UK

Material from Wales processed in the UK - 2021/22

England

67,876t
50,890t

Northern Ireland

290t

Scotland

488t
255t
122t

Recycling benefits by material

Quantity, value saved and CO2 emissions avoided - 2021/22

Glass

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Amount recycled
93,061t
CO2 avoided
70,261t
Estimated disposal saving
£10,515,864
Reported as exported
0%

Metal

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Amount recycled
53,279t
CO2 avoided
135,329t
Estimated disposal saving
£6,020,558
Reported as exported
12%

Organic Waste

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Amount recycled
296,109t
CO2 avoided
14,805t
Estimated disposal saving
£33,460,306
Reported as exported
0%

Paper

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Amount recycled
135,185t
CO2 avoided
73,946t
Estimated disposal saving
£15,275,937
Reported as exported
45%

Plastic

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Amount recycled
46,342t
CO2 avoided
24,839t
Estimated disposal saving
£5,236,667
Reported as exported
9%

Textiles

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Amount recycled
9,233t
CO2 avoided
53,808t
Estimated disposal saving
£1,043,300
Reported as exported
16%