Materials
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What we recycled in Northern Ireland
Leading materials processed in Northern Ireland - 2019/20
Key materials recycled elsewhere in the UK
Recyclables from Northern Ireland processed in the UK - 2019/20
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Scotland
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Recycling benefits by material
Quantity, value saved and CO2 emissions avoided - 2019/20
Food and Garden Waste

Amount recycled
245,885t

CO2 avoided
13,524t

Disposal saving
£27,785,031

Reported as exported
1%
Glass

Amount recycled
33,278t

CO2 avoided
25,125t

Disposal saving
£3,760,469

Reported as exported
26%
Metal

Amount recycled
23,185t

CO2 avoided
58,890t

Disposal saving
£2,619,889

Reported as exported
18%
Paper

Amount recycled
74,075t

CO2 avoided
40,519t

Disposal saving
£8,370,514

Reported as exported
63%
Plastic

Amount recycled
25,910t

CO2 avoided
13,914t

Disposal saving
£2,927,870

Reported as exported
59%
Textiles

Amount recycled
3,277t

CO2 avoided
19,100t

Disposal saving
£370,329

Reported as exported
23%