Your recycling and what happens to it

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What we recycled in Wales

Top materials processed in Wales - 2023/24

Top materials recycled in the UK

Material from Wales processed in the UK - 2023/24

England

Incinerator Bottom Ash
79,279t
Paper
60,179t
Plastic
41,089t

Northern Ireland

Plastic
188t

Scotland

Wood
5,620t
Paper
38t
Metal
12t

Recycling benefits by material

Quantity, value saved and CO2 emissions avoided - 2023/24

Glass

Glass icon
Amount recycled
88,131t
CO2 avoided
66,539t
Estimated disposal saving
£9,958,841
Reported as exported
0%
Glass

Metal

Metal icon
Amount recycled
58,396t
CO2 avoided
148,327t
Estimated disposal saving
£6,598,794
Reported as exported
11%
Metal

Organic Waste

Organic waste icon
Amount recycled
291,587t
CO2 avoided
14,579t
Estimated disposal saving
£32,949,340
Reported as exported
0%
Organic Waste

Paper

Paper and cardboard icon
Amount recycled
128,887t
CO2 avoided
70,501t
Estimated disposal saving
£14,564,278
Reported as exported
53%
Paper

Plastic

Plastic icon
Amount recycled
49,257t
CO2 avoided
26,402t
Estimated disposal saving
£5,565,988
Reported as exported
17%
Plastic

Textiles

Textil icon
Amount recycled
7,293t
CO2 avoided
42,501t
Estimated disposal saving
£824,053
Reported as exported
23%
Textiles
Absorbent Hygiene Products Batteries Carpet Furniture Incinerator Bottom Ash Rubble and aggregate Waste electrical and electronic equipment Wood