Your recycling and what happens to it

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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

Incinerator Bottom Ash
75,881t
Paper
67,876t
Organic Waste
50,890t

Northern Ireland

Plastic
290t

Scotland

Plastic
488t
Wood
255t
Metal
122t

Recycling benefits by material

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

Glass

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

Metal

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

Organic Waste

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

Paper

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

Plastic

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

Textiles

Textil icon
Amount recycled
9,233t
CO2 avoided
53,808t
Estimated disposal saving
£1,043,300
Reported as exported
16%
Textiles
Absorbent Hygiene Products Batteries Carpet Furniture Incinerator Bottom Ash Rubble and aggregate Waste electrical and electronic equipment Wood