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What we recycled in Northern Ireland
Leading materials processed in Northern Ireland - 2023/24
Key materials recycled elsewhere in the UK
Recyclables from Northern Ireland processed in the UK - 2023/24
England
Scotland
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Recycling benefits by material
Quantity, value saved and CO2 emissions avoided - 2023/24
Food and Garden Waste
Amount recycled
246,938t
CO2 avoided
13,582t
Disposal saving
£27,904,030
Reported as exported
0%
Glass
Amount recycled
34,176t
CO2 avoided
25,803t
Disposal saving
£3,861,832
Reported as exported
43%
Metal
Amount recycled
26,101t
CO2 avoided
66,296t
Disposal saving
£2,949,401
Reported as exported
60%
Paper
Amount recycled
72,441t
CO2 avoided
39,625t
Disposal saving
£8,185,856
Reported as exported
80%
Plastic
Amount recycled
31,031t
CO2 avoided
16,664t
Disposal saving
£3,506,535
Reported as exported
72%
Textiles
Amount recycled
2,996t
CO2 avoided
17,459t
Disposal saving
£338,514
Reported as exported
1%