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The most recent macro-level data reported in 2019 by [[DEFRA]] for tonnage arisings is summarised in the figure below, with a total of nearly 223 million tonnes of waste arising in the UK (with England responsible for 85% of the total): | The most recent macro-level data reported in 2019 by [[DEFRA]] for tonnage arisings is summarised in the figure below, with a total of nearly 223 million tonnes of waste arising in the UK (with England responsible for 85% of the total): | ||
[[File:UK Macro Tonnage Graphic.png|frame|centre|UK Waste Tonnage Summary]] | |||
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* [[Energy Recovery]] : around 7.3 million tonnes was used for energy recovery (4 times the figure in 2014 of 1.9 million tonnes) of which 76% was household and similar wastes | * [[Energy Recovery]] : around 7.3 million tonnes was used for energy recovery (4 times the figure in 2014 of 1.9 million tonnes) of which 76% was household and similar wastes | ||
* [[Landfill]] : around 52 million tonnes (24.4%) of waste went to landfill in 2016 | * [[Landfill]] : around 52 million tonnes (24.4%) of waste went to landfill in 2016 | ||
* [[Waste Derived Fuel]] Export : around 3.2 million tonnes of RDF or SRF was sent outside of the UK for energy recovery (the majority to the Netherlands, Germany and Sweden) | * [[Waste Derived Fuel]] Export : around 3.2 million tonnes of [[RDF]] or [[SRF]] was sent outside of the UK for energy recovery (the majority to the Netherlands, Germany and Sweden) | ||
== Performance against Key Targets == | == Performance against Key Targets == | ||