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

60,179t
41,089t

Northern Ireland

188t

Scotland

5,620t
38t
12t

Recycling benefits by material

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

Glass

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

Metal

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

Organic Waste

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

Paper

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

Plastic

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

Textiles

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Amount recycled
7,293t
CO2 avoided
42,501t
Estimated disposal saving
£824,053
Reported as exported
23%