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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%