Then, this March, Tesco began adding the recycling points to 171 stores across Wales and the South West of England. Tesco has now announced that it has added the facility to every large UK store, following further positive feedback from customers. When those using the 171 stores in Wales and the South-West were polled, 85% said the facility helped them to recycle more than they would have done otherwise, with the majority finding it convenient to use. Plastics collected by Tesco are washed and sorted before being directed to a recycler.