Your recycling and what happens to it

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What we recycled in Northern Ireland

Leading materials processed in Northern Ireland - 2020/21

Key materials recycled elsewhere in the UK

Recyclables from Northern Ireland processed in the UK - 2020/21

England

5,329t
3,428t
798t

Scotland

564t
512t
273t

Wales

9,870t

Recycling benefits by material

Quantity, value saved and CO2 emissions avoided - 2020/21

Food and Garden Waste


Amount recycled
250,338t
CO2 avoided
13,769t
Disposal saving
£28,288,163
Reported as exported
1%

Glass


Amount recycled
35,257t
CO2 avoided
26,619t
Disposal saving
£3,984,043
Reported as exported
26%

Metal


Amount recycled
24,316t
CO2 avoided
61,761t
Disposal saving
£2,747,654
Reported as exported
17%

Paper


Amount recycled
80,085t
CO2 avoided
43,806t
Disposal saving
£9,049,593
Reported as exported
69%

Plastic


Amount recycled
27,809t
CO2 avoided
14,933t
Disposal saving
£3,142,391
Reported as exported
56%

Textiles


Amount recycled
1,890t
CO2 avoided
11,014t
Disposal saving
£213,559
Reported as exported
0%