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DSNY Waste Characterization - Comparative Results

The NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY) has conducted four waste characterization studies to date: 2005, 2013, 2017, and 2023. For each study, a representative sample of waste is sorted into distinct material categories and aggregated into statistically significant data on the composition of the City's discards. This dataset contains the change in the composition of the City's waste streams across all four studies.

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2017
Year: 2017 • Material Group: Metal • Comparative Category: Aluminum Foil/Containers
Year
2017
Material Group
Metal
Comparative Category
Aluminum Foil/Containers
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Aggregate Percent
-
Refuse Percent
0.008
Mgp Percent
-
Paper Percent
-
Organics Percent
-
Generator Residential Schools
NYCHA
2017
Year: 2017 • Material Group: Metal • Comparative Category: Other Aluminum
Year
2017
Material Group
Metal
Comparative Category
Other Aluminum
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Aggregate Percent
-
Refuse Percent
0.001
Mgp Percent
-
Paper Percent
-
Organics Percent
-
Generator Residential Schools
NYCHA
2017
Year: 2017 • Material Group: Metal • Comparative Category: Other Non-Ferrous
Year
2017
Material Group
Metal
Comparative Category
Other Non-Ferrous
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Aggregate Percent
-
Refuse Percent
0.004
Mgp Percent
-
Paper Percent
-
Organics Percent
-
Generator Residential Schools
NYCHA
2017
Year: 2017 • Material Group: Metal • Comparative Category: Steel/Tin Food Cans
Year
2017
Material Group
Metal
Comparative Category
Steel/Tin Food Cans
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Aggregate Percent
-
Refuse Percent
0.013
Mgp Percent
-
Paper Percent
-
Organics Percent
-
Generator Residential Schools
NYCHA
2017
Year: 2017 • Material Group: Metal • Comparative Category: Empty Aerosol Cans
Year
2017
Material Group
Metal
Comparative Category
Empty Aerosol Cans
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Aggregate Percent
-
Refuse Percent
0.002
Mgp Percent
-
Paper Percent
-
Organics Percent
-
Generator Residential Schools
NYCHA
2017
Year: 2017 • Material Group: Metal • Comparative Category: Other Ferrous
Year
2017
Material Group
Metal
Comparative Category
Other Ferrous
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Aggregate Percent
-
Refuse Percent
0.008
Mgp Percent
-
Paper Percent
-
Organics Percent
-
Generator Residential Schools
NYCHA
2017
Year: 2017 • Material Group: Metal • Comparative Category: Mixed Metals
Year
2017
Material Group
Metal
Comparative Category
Mixed Metals
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Aggregate Percent
-
Refuse Percent
0.006
Mgp Percent
-
Paper Percent
-
Organics Percent
-
Generator Residential Schools
NYCHA
2017
Year: 2017 • Material Group: Metal • Comparative Category: Appliances: Ferrous
Year
2017
Material Group
Metal
Comparative Category
Appliances: Ferrous
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Aggregate Percent
-
Refuse Percent
0.007
Mgp Percent
-
Paper Percent
-
Organics Percent
-
Generator Residential Schools
NYCHA
2017
Year: 2017 • Material Group: Metal • Comparative Category: Appliances: Non-Ferrous
Year
2017
Material Group
Metal
Comparative Category
Appliances: Non-Ferrous
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Aggregate Percent
-
Refuse Percent
0.005
Mgp Percent
-
Paper Percent
-
Organics Percent
-
Generator Residential Schools
NYCHA
2017
Year: 2017 • Material Group: Organics • Comparative Category: Yard Waste
Year
2017
Material Group
Organics
Comparative Category
Yard Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
Organics Suitable for Composting
Aggregate Percent
-
Refuse Percent
0.024
Mgp Percent
-
Paper Percent
-
Organics Percent
-
Generator Residential Schools
NYCHA
2017
Year: 2017 • Material Group: Organics • Comparative Category: Food
Year
2017
Material Group
Organics
Comparative Category
Food
Dsny Diversion Summary
Organics Suitable for Composting
Aggregate Percent
-
Refuse Percent
0.226
Mgp Percent
-
Paper Percent
-
Organics Percent
-
Generator Residential Schools
NYCHA
2017
Year: 2017 • Material Group: Organics • Comparative Category: Non-C&D Wood
Year
2017
Material Group
Organics
Comparative Category
Non-C&D Wood
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other (Non-Divertable)
Aggregate Percent
-
Refuse Percent
0.005
Mgp Percent
-
Paper Percent
-
Organics Percent
-
Generator Residential Schools
NYCHA
2017
Year: 2017 • Material Group: Organics • Comparative Category: Textiles: Non-Clothing
Year
2017
Material Group
Organics
Comparative Category
Textiles: Non-Clothing
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other (Non-Divertable)
Aggregate Percent
-
Refuse Percent
0.027
Mgp Percent
-
Paper Percent
-
Organics Percent
-
Generator Residential Schools
NYCHA
2017
Year: 2017 • Material Group: Organics • Comparative Category: Textiles: Clothing
Year
2017
Material Group
Organics
Comparative Category
Textiles: Clothing
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other (Non-Divertable)
Aggregate Percent
-
Refuse Percent
0.039
Mgp Percent
-
Paper Percent
-
Organics Percent
-
Generator Residential Schools
NYCHA
2017
Year: 2017 • Material Group: Organics • Comparative Category: Shoes/Rubber/Leather
Year
2017
Material Group
Organics
Comparative Category
Shoes/Rubber/Leather
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other (Non-Divertable)
Aggregate Percent
-
Refuse Percent
0.011
Mgp Percent
-
Paper Percent
-
Organics Percent
-
Generator Residential Schools
NYCHA
2017
Year: 2017 • Material Group: Organics • Comparative Category: Carpet/Upholstery
Year
2017
Material Group
Organics
Comparative Category
Carpet/Upholstery
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other (Non-Divertable)
Aggregate Percent
-
Refuse Percent
0.002
Mgp Percent
-
Paper Percent
-
Organics Percent
-
Generator Residential Schools
NYCHA
2017
Year: 2017 • Material Group: Organics • Comparative Category: Disposable Diapers/Sanitary Products
Year
2017
Material Group
Organics
Comparative Category
Disposable Diapers/Sanitary Products
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other (Non-Divertable)
Aggregate Percent
-
Refuse Percent
0.07
Mgp Percent
-
Paper Percent
-
Organics Percent
-
Generator Residential Schools
NYCHA
2017
Year: 2017 • Material Group: Organics • Comparative Category: Animal By-Products
Year
2017
Material Group
Organics
Comparative Category
Animal By-Products
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other (Non-Divertable)
Aggregate Percent
-
Refuse Percent
0.013
Mgp Percent
-
Paper Percent
-
Organics Percent
-
Generator Residential Schools
NYCHA
2017
Year: 2017 • Material Group: Organics • Comparative Category: Fines
Year
2017
Material Group
Organics
Comparative Category
Fines
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other (Non-Divertable)
Aggregate Percent
-
Refuse Percent
0.035
Mgp Percent
-
Paper Percent
-
Organics Percent
-
Generator Residential Schools
NYCHA
2017
Year: 2017 • Material Group: Organics • Comparative Category: Miscellaneous Organics
Year
2017
Material Group
Organics
Comparative Category
Miscellaneous Organics
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other (Non-Divertable)
Aggregate Percent
-
Refuse Percent
0.005
Mgp Percent
-
Paper Percent
-
Organics Percent
-
Generator Residential Schools
NYCHA
2017
Year: 2017 • Material Group: Electronics • Comparative Category: Audio/Visual Equipment-TV Peripherals including Cell Phones
Year
2017
Material Group
Electronics
Comparative Category
Audio/Visual Equipment-TV Peripherals including Cell Phones
Dsny Diversion Summary
E-Waste
Aggregate Percent
-
Refuse Percent
0.003
Mgp Percent
-
Paper Percent
-
Organics Percent
-
Generator Residential Schools
NYCHA
2017
Year: 2017 • Material Group: Electronics • Comparative Category: Computer Monitors
Year
2017
Material Group
Electronics
Comparative Category
Computer Monitors
Dsny Diversion Summary
E-Waste
Aggregate Percent
-
Refuse Percent
0.003
Mgp Percent
-
Paper Percent
-
Organics Percent
-
Generator Residential Schools
NYCHA
2017
Year: 2017 • Material Group: Electronics • Comparative Category: Televisions
Year
2017
Material Group
Electronics
Comparative Category
Televisions
Dsny Diversion Summary
E-Waste
Aggregate Percent
-
Refuse Percent
0.0
Mgp Percent
-
Paper Percent
-
Organics Percent
-
Generator Residential Schools
NYCHA
2017
Year: 2017 • Material Group: Electronics • Comparative Category: Other Computer Equipment
Year
2017
Material Group
Electronics
Comparative Category
Other Computer Equipment
Dsny Diversion Summary
E-Waste
Aggregate Percent
-
Refuse Percent
0.002
Mgp Percent
-
Paper Percent
-
Organics Percent
-
Generator Residential Schools
NYCHA
2017
Year: 2017 • Material Group: C&D • Comparative Category: Untreated Dimensional Lumber/Pallets/Crates
Year
2017
Material Group
C&D
Comparative Category
Untreated Dimensional Lumber/Pallets/Crates
Dsny Diversion Summary
C&D
Aggregate Percent
-
Refuse Percent
0.001
Mgp Percent
-
Paper Percent
-
Organics Percent
-
Generator Residential Schools
NYCHA
2017
Year: 2017 • Material Group: C&D • Comparative Category: Treated/Contaminated Wood
Year
2017
Material Group
C&D
Comparative Category
Treated/Contaminated Wood
Dsny Diversion Summary
C&D
Aggregate Percent
-
Refuse Percent
0.01
Mgp Percent
-
Paper Percent
-
Organics Percent
-
Generator Residential Schools
NYCHA
2017
Year: 2017 • Material Group: C&D • Comparative Category: Other C&D Debris Not Elsewhere Classified
Year
2017
Material Group
C&D
Comparative Category
Other C&D Debris Not Elsewhere Classified
Dsny Diversion Summary
C&D
Aggregate Percent
-
Refuse Percent
0.009
Mgp Percent
-
Paper Percent
-
Organics Percent
-
Generator Residential Schools
NYCHA
2017
Year: 2017 • Material Group: Miscellaneous • Comparative Category: Miscellaneous Inorganics
Year
2017
Material Group
Miscellaneous
Comparative Category
Miscellaneous Inorganics
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Aggregate Percent
-
Refuse Percent
0.004
Mgp Percent
-
Paper Percent
-
Organics Percent
-
Generator Residential Schools
NYCHA
2017
Year: 2017 • Material Group: Harmful Household Products • Comparative Category: Pesticides/Herbicides/Rodenticides
Year
2017
Material Group
Harmful Household Products
Comparative Category
Pesticides/Herbicides/Rodenticides
Dsny Diversion Summary
HHW
Aggregate Percent
-
Refuse Percent
0.0
Mgp Percent
-
Paper Percent
-
Organics Percent
-
Generator Residential Schools
NYCHA
2017
Year: 2017 • Material Group: Harmful Household Products • Comparative Category: Oil Filters
Year
2017
Material Group
Harmful Household Products
Comparative Category
Oil Filters
Dsny Diversion Summary
HHW
Aggregate Percent
-
Refuse Percent
0.0
Mgp Percent
-
Paper Percent
-
Organics Percent
-
Generator Residential Schools
NYCHA
2017
Year: 2017 • Material Group: Harmful Household Products • Comparative Category: Antifreeze
Year
2017
Material Group
Harmful Household Products
Comparative Category
Antifreeze
Dsny Diversion Summary
HHW
Aggregate Percent
-
Refuse Percent
0.0
Mgp Percent
-
Paper Percent
-
Organics Percent
-
Generator Residential Schools
NYCHA
2017
Year: 2017 • Material Group: Harmful Household Products • Comparative Category: Wet-Cell Batteries
Year
2017
Material Group
Harmful Household Products
Comparative Category
Wet-Cell Batteries
Dsny Diversion Summary
HHW
Aggregate Percent
-
Refuse Percent
0.0
Mgp Percent
-
Paper Percent
-
Organics Percent
-
Generator Residential Schools
NYCHA
2017
Year: 2017 • Material Group: Harmful Household Products • Comparative Category: Dry-Cell Batteries
Year
2017
Material Group
Harmful Household Products
Comparative Category
Dry-Cell Batteries
Dsny Diversion Summary
HHW
Aggregate Percent
-
Refuse Percent
0.001
Mgp Percent
-
Paper Percent
-
Organics Percent
-
Generator Residential Schools
NYCHA
2017
Year: 2017 • Material Group: Harmful Household Products • Comparative Category: Other Potentially Harmful Wastes
Year
2017
Material Group
Harmful Household Products
Comparative Category
Other Potentially Harmful Wastes
Dsny Diversion Summary
HHW
Aggregate Percent
-
Refuse Percent
0.001
Mgp Percent
-
Paper Percent
-
Organics Percent
-
Generator Residential Schools
NYCHA
2017
Year: 2017 • Material Group: Harmful Household Products • Comparative Category: Latex Paint/Water-Based Adhesives/Glues
Year
2017
Material Group
Harmful Household Products
Comparative Category
Latex Paint/Water-Based Adhesives/Glues
Dsny Diversion Summary
HHW
Aggregate Percent
-
Refuse Percent
0.0
Mgp Percent
-
Paper Percent
-
Organics Percent
-
Generator Residential Schools
NYCHA
2017
Year: 2017 • Material Group: Harmful Household Products • Comparative Category: Oil-Based Paint/Solvent
Year
2017
Material Group
Harmful Household Products
Comparative Category
Oil-Based Paint/Solvent
Dsny Diversion Summary
HHW
Aggregate Percent
-
Refuse Percent
0.0
Mgp Percent
-
Paper Percent
-
Organics Percent
-
Generator Residential Schools
NYCHA
2017
Year: 2017 • Material Group: Harmful Household Products • Comparative Category: Fluorescent Tubes/CFLs
Year
2017
Material Group
Harmful Household Products
Comparative Category
Fluorescent Tubes/CFLs
Dsny Diversion Summary
HHW
Aggregate Percent
-
Refuse Percent
0.0
Mgp Percent
-
Paper Percent
-
Organics Percent
-
Generator Residential Schools
NYCHA
2017
Year: 2017 • Material Group: Harmful Household Products • Comparative Category: Mercury-Laden Wastes
Year
2017
Material Group
Harmful Household Products
Comparative Category
Mercury-Laden Wastes
Dsny Diversion Summary
HHW
Aggregate Percent
-
Refuse Percent
0.0
Mgp Percent
-
Paper Percent
-
Organics Percent
-
Generator Residential Schools
NYCHA
2017
Year: 2017 • Material Group: Harmful Household Products • Comparative Category: Compressed Gas Cylinders, Fire Extinguishers
Year
2017
Material Group
Harmful Household Products
Comparative Category
Compressed Gas Cylinders, Fire Extinguishers
Dsny Diversion Summary
HHW
Aggregate Percent
-
Refuse Percent
0.0
Mgp Percent
-
Paper Percent
-
Organics Percent
-
Generator Residential Schools
NYCHA
2017
Year: 2017 • Material Group: Harmful Household Products • Comparative Category: Home Medical Products
Year
2017
Material Group
Harmful Household Products
Comparative Category
Home Medical Products
Dsny Diversion Summary
HHW
Aggregate Percent
-
Refuse Percent
0.003
Mgp Percent
-
Paper Percent
-
Organics Percent
-
Generator Residential Schools
NYCHA
2023
Year: 2023 • Material Group: Paper • Comparative Category: Newspaper
Year
2023
Material Group
Paper
Comparative Category
Newspaper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated Paper
Aggregate Percent
0.2%
Refuse Percent
0.001
Mgp Percent
0.3%
Paper Percent
0.8%
Organics Percent
0.1%
Generator Residential Schools
Schools
2023
Year: 2023 • Material Group: Paper • Comparative Category: Plain OCC/Kraft Paper
Year
2023
Material Group
Paper
Comparative Category
Plain OCC/Kraft Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated Paper
Aggregate Percent
12.3%
Refuse Percent
0.032
Mgp Percent
4.4%
Paper Percent
63.2%
Organics Percent
2.0%
Generator Residential Schools
Schools
2023
Year: 2023 • Material Group: Paper • Comparative Category: High Grade Paper
Year
2023
Material Group
Paper
Comparative Category
High Grade Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated Paper
Aggregate Percent
1.9%
Refuse Percent
0.018
Mgp Percent
0.1%
Paper Percent
4.2%
Organics Percent
1.1%
Generator Residential Schools
Schools
2023
Year: 2023 • Material Group: Paper • Comparative Category: Mixed Low Grade Paper
Year
2023
Material Group
Paper
Comparative Category
Mixed Low Grade Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated Paper
Aggregate Percent
7.8%
Refuse Percent
0.093
Mgp Percent
2.6%
Paper Percent
12.1%
Organics Percent
2.7%
Generator Residential Schools
Schools
2023
Year: 2023 • Material Group: Paper • Comparative Category: Paper: Compostable/Soiled/Waxed OCC/Kraft
Year
2023
Material Group
Paper
Comparative Category
Paper: Compostable/Soiled/Waxed OCC/Kraft
Dsny Diversion Summary
Organics Suitable for Composting
Aggregate Percent
15.2%
Refuse Percent
0.18
Mgp Percent
4.8%
Paper Percent
2.8%
Organics Percent
19.0%
Generator Residential Schools
Schools
2023
Year: 2023 • Material Group: Paper • Comparative Category: Other Nonrecyclable Paper
Year
2023
Material Group
Paper
Comparative Category
Other Nonrecyclable Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other (Non-Divertable)
Aggregate Percent
1.9%
Refuse Percent
0.022
Mgp Percent
1.1%
Paper Percent
1.6%
Organics Percent
1.4%
Generator Residential Schools
Schools
2023
Year: 2023 • Material Group: Paper • Comparative Category: Beverage Cartons & Aseptic Boxes
Year
2023
Material Group
Paper
Comparative Category
Beverage Cartons & Aseptic Boxes
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Aggregate Percent
1.9%
Refuse Percent
0.019
Mgp Percent
5.5%
Paper Percent
0.2%
Organics Percent
2.3%
Generator Residential Schools
Schools
2023
Year: 2023 • Material Group: Plastic • Comparative Category: #1 PET Bottles
Year
2023
Material Group
Plastic
Comparative Category
#1 PET Bottles
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Aggregate Percent
1.5%
Refuse Percent
0.02
Mgp Percent
2.6%
Paper Percent
0.5%
Organics Percent
0.7%
Generator Residential Schools
Schools
2023
Year: 2023 • Material Group: Plastic • Comparative Category: #2 HDPE Natural Bottles
Year
2023
Material Group
Plastic
Comparative Category
#2 HDPE Natural Bottles
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Aggregate Percent
0.2%
Refuse Percent
0.002
Mgp Percent
2.0%
Paper Percent
0.0%
Organics Percent
0.1%
Generator Residential Schools
Schools
2023
Year: 2023 • Material Group: Plastic • Comparative Category: #2 HDPE Pigmented Bottles
Year
2023
Material Group
Plastic
Comparative Category
#2 HDPE Pigmented Bottles
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Aggregate Percent
0.1%
Refuse Percent
0.001
Mgp Percent
0.7%
Paper Percent
0.1%
Organics Percent
0.1%
Generator Residential Schools
Schools
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