Materials
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What we recycled in Northern Ireland
Leading materials processed in Northern Ireland - 2022/23
Key materials recycled elsewhere in the UK
Recyclables from Northern Ireland processed in the UK - 2022/23
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Scotland
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Recycling benefits by material
Quantity, value saved and CO2 emissions avoided - 2022/23
Food and Garden Waste

Amount recycled
231,802t

CO2 avoided
12,749t

Disposal saving
£26,193,597

Reported as exported
0%
Glass

Amount recycled
32,389t

CO2 avoided
24,453t

Disposal saving
£3,659,917

Reported as exported
37%
Metal

Amount recycled
23,383t

CO2 avoided
59,393t

Disposal saving
£2,642,290

Reported as exported
65%
Paper

Amount recycled
73,060t

CO2 avoided
39,964t

Disposal saving
£8,255,832

Reported as exported
68%
Plastic

Amount recycled
27,142t

CO2 avoided
14,576t

Disposal saving
£3,067,101

Reported as exported
60%
Textiles

Amount recycled
3,264t

CO2 avoided
19,025t

Disposal saving
£368,879

Reported as exported
0%