Materials
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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
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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%