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What we recycled in Northern Ireland
Leading materials processed in Northern Ireland - 2024/25
Key materials recycled elsewhere in the UK
Recyclables from Northern Ireland processed in the UK - 2024/25
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Scotland
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Recycling benefits by material
Quantity, value saved and CO2 emissions avoided - 2024/25
Food and Garden Waste
Amount recycled
241,586t
CO2 avoided
13,287t
Disposal saving
£27,299,183
Reported as exported
0%
Glass
Amount recycled
35,779t
CO2 avoided
27,013t
Disposal saving
£4,043,011
Reported as exported
44%
Metal
Amount recycled
29,986t
CO2 avoided
76,164t
Disposal saving
£3,388,383
Reported as exported
56%
Paper
Amount recycled
75,390t
CO2 avoided
41,238t
Disposal saving
£8,519,079
Reported as exported
90%
Plastic
Amount recycled
32,461t
CO2 avoided
17,431t
Disposal saving
£3,668,048
Reported as exported
65%
Textiles
Amount recycled
3,312t
CO2 avoided
19,301t
Disposal saving
£374,223
Reported as exported
0.32%