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DSNY Waste Characterization 2017 - Main Sort Results

The Department conducted the 2017 NYC Residential, School, and NYCHA (NYC Housing Authority) Waste Characterization Study over three seasons: spring, summer, and fall. This study builds on decades of research and analysis into the evolving composition of NYC's waste stream. The study team hand sorted samples into 70 main sort categories. Results are presented in absolute terms as the quantity by weight of each material type. The quantity of each material is calculated by applying the percent composition to the total quantity of DSNY collections for fiscal year 2017 (July 2016-June 2017).

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Newspaper
Material: Newspaper • Aggregate Percent: 0.019 • Refuse Percent: 0.011
Material
Newspaper
Aggregate Percent
0.019
Refuse Percent
0.011
Mgp Percent
0.005
Paper Percent
0.098
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated Paper
Loacation
Citywide
Plain OCC/Kraft Paper
Material: Plain OCC/Kraft Paper • Aggregate Percent: 0.057 • Refuse Percent: 0.014
Material
Plain OCC/Kraft Paper
Aggregate Percent
0.057
Refuse Percent
0.014
Mgp Percent
0.01
Paper Percent
0.472
Organic Percent
0.002
Material Group
Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated Paper
Loacation
Citywide
High Grade Paper
Material: High Grade Paper • Aggregate Percent: 0.007 • Refuse Percent: 0.005
Material
High Grade Paper
Aggregate Percent
0.007
Refuse Percent
0.005
Mgp Percent
0.001
Paper Percent
0.026
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated Paper
Loacation
Citywide
Mixed Low Grade Paper
Material: Mixed Low Grade Paper • Aggregate Percent: 0.087 • Refuse Percent: 0.068
Material
Mixed Low Grade Paper
Aggregate Percent
0.087
Refuse Percent
0.068
Mgp Percent
0.024
Paper Percent
0.314
Organic Percent
0.009
Material Group
Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated Paper
Loacation
Citywide
Paper: Compostable/Soiled/Waxed OCC/Kraft
Material: Paper: Compostable/Soiled/Waxed OCC/Kraft • Aggregate Percent: 0.081 • Refuse Percent: 0.098
Material
Paper: Compostable/Soiled/Waxed OCC/Kraft
Aggregate Percent
0.081
Refuse Percent
0.098
Mgp Percent
0.007
Paper Percent
0.014
Organic Percent
0.02
Material Group
Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Organics Suitable for Composting
Loacation
Citywide
Other Nonrecyclable Paper
Material: Other Nonrecyclable Paper • Aggregate Percent: 0.01 • Refuse Percent: 0.011
Material
Other Nonrecyclable Paper
Aggregate Percent
0.01
Refuse Percent
0.011
Mgp Percent
0.007
Paper Percent
0.006
Organic Percent
0.004
Material Group
Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Loacation
Citywide
Paper Beverage Cartons/Aseptic Boxes
Material: Paper Beverage Cartons/Aseptic Boxes • Aggregate Percent: 0.004 • Refuse Percent: 0.003
Material
Paper Beverage Cartons/Aseptic Boxes
Aggregate Percent
0.004
Refuse Percent
0.003
Mgp Percent
0.014
Paper Percent
0.003
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Citywide
#1 PET Bottles
Material: #1 PET Bottles • Aggregate Percent: 0.013 • Refuse Percent: 0.009
Material
#1 PET Bottles
Aggregate Percent
0.013
Refuse Percent
0.009
Mgp Percent
0.062
Paper Percent
0.002
Organic Percent
0.001
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Citywide
#2 HDPE Natural Bottles
Material: #2 HDPE Natural Bottles • Aggregate Percent: 0.005 • Refuse Percent: 0.002
Material
#2 HDPE Natural Bottles
Aggregate Percent
0.005
Refuse Percent
0.002
Mgp Percent
0.033
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Citywide
#2 HDPE Pigmented Bottles
Material: #2 HDPE Pigmented Bottles • Aggregate Percent: 0.005 • Refuse Percent: 0.003
Material
#2 HDPE Pigmented Bottles
Aggregate Percent
0.005
Refuse Percent
0.003
Mgp Percent
0.034
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.001
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Citywide
Other Plastic Bottles
Material: Other Plastic Bottles • Aggregate Percent: 0.001 • Refuse Percent: 0.001
Material
Other Plastic Bottles
Aggregate Percent
0.001
Refuse Percent
0.001
Mgp Percent
0.005
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Citywide
Rigid Plastic Containers/Packaging
Material: Rigid Plastic Containers/Packaging • Aggregate Percent: 0.019 • Refuse Percent: 0.016
Material
Rigid Plastic Containers/Packaging
Aggregate Percent
0.019
Refuse Percent
0.016
Mgp Percent
0.066
Paper Percent
0.004
Organic Percent
0.002
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Citywide
#6 EPS Containers/Packaging (including Single Use)
Material: #6 EPS Containers/Packaging (including Single Use) • Aggregate Percent: 0.007 • Refuse Percent: 0.008
Material
#6 EPS Containers/Packaging (including Single Use)
Aggregate Percent
0.007
Refuse Percent
0.008
Mgp Percent
0.002
Paper Percent
0.002
Organic Percent
0.001
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Loacation
Citywide
Film Plastic: Retail Bags/Sleeves
Material: Film Plastic: Retail Bags/Sleeves • Aggregate Percent: 0.019 • Refuse Percent: 0.022
Material
Film Plastic: Retail Bags/Sleeves
Aggregate Percent
0.019
Refuse Percent
0.022
Mgp Percent
0.008
Paper Percent
0.003
Organic Percent
0.007
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Plastic Bags
Loacation
Citywide
Film Plastic: Garbage Bags
Material: Film Plastic: Garbage Bags • Aggregate Percent: 0.025 • Refuse Percent: 0.026
Material
Film Plastic: Garbage Bags
Aggregate Percent
0.025
Refuse Percent
0.026
Mgp Percent
0.028
Paper Percent
0.012
Organic Percent
0.008
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Loacation
Citywide
Film Plastic: Food/Drink Pouches
Material: Film Plastic: Food/Drink Pouches • Aggregate Percent: 0.0 • Refuse Percent: 0.0
Material
Film Plastic: Food/Drink Pouches
Aggregate Percent
0.0
Refuse Percent
0.0
Mgp Percent
0.0
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Loacation
Citywide
Film Plastic: All Other Film
Material: Film Plastic: All Other Film • Aggregate Percent: 0.024 • Refuse Percent: 0.028
Material
Film Plastic: All Other Film
Aggregate Percent
0.024
Refuse Percent
0.028
Mgp Percent
0.012
Paper Percent
0.004
Organic Percent
0.007
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Loacation
Citywide
Single Use Plastic Plates/Cups/Cutlery (excluding EPS)
Material: Single Use Plastic Plates/Cups/Cutlery (excluding EPS) • Aggregate Percent: 0.006 • Refuse Percent: 0.007
Material
Single Use Plastic Plates/Cups/Cutlery (excluding EPS)
Aggregate Percent
0.006
Refuse Percent
0.007
Mgp Percent
0.008
Paper Percent
0.001
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Citywide
Appliances: Plastic
Material: Appliances: Plastic • Aggregate Percent: 0.001 • Refuse Percent: 0.001
Material
Appliances: Plastic
Aggregate Percent
0.001
Refuse Percent
0.001
Mgp Percent
0.003
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Citywide
Bulk/Rigid Plastic
Material: Bulk/Rigid Plastic • Aggregate Percent: 0.011 • Refuse Percent: 0.007
Material
Bulk/Rigid Plastic
Aggregate Percent
0.011
Refuse Percent
0.007
Mgp Percent
0.05
Paper Percent
0.004
Organic Percent
0.002
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Citywide
Other Plastics
Material: Other Plastics • Aggregate Percent: 0.013 • Refuse Percent: 0.013
Material
Other Plastics
Aggregate Percent
0.013
Refuse Percent
0.013
Mgp Percent
0.026
Paper Percent
0.002
Organic Percent
0.001
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Citywide
Clear Container Glass
Material: Clear Container Glass • Aggregate Percent: 0.017 • Refuse Percent: 0.01
Material
Clear Container Glass
Aggregate Percent
0.017
Refuse Percent
0.01
Mgp Percent
0.093
Paper Percent
0.002
Organic Percent
0.001
Material Group
Glass
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Citywide
Green Container Glass
Material: Green Container Glass • Aggregate Percent: 0.006 • Refuse Percent: 0.003
Material
Green Container Glass
Aggregate Percent
0.006
Refuse Percent
0.003
Mgp Percent
0.045
Paper Percent
0.001
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Glass
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Citywide
Brown Container Glass
Material: Brown Container Glass • Aggregate Percent: 0.004 • Refuse Percent: 0.002
Material
Brown Container Glass
Aggregate Percent
0.004
Refuse Percent
0.002
Mgp Percent
0.018
Paper Percent
0.001
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Glass
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Citywide
Other Color Container Glass
Material: Other Color Container Glass • Aggregate Percent: 0.001 • Refuse Percent: 0.0
Material
Other Color Container Glass
Aggregate Percent
0.001
Refuse Percent
0.0
Mgp Percent
0.002
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Glass
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Citywide
Mixed Cullet
Material: Mixed Cullet • Aggregate Percent: 0.015 • Refuse Percent: 0.003
Material
Mixed Cullet
Aggregate Percent
0.015
Refuse Percent
0.003
Mgp Percent
0.132
Paper Percent
0.001
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Glass
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Citywide
Other Glass
Material: Other Glass • Aggregate Percent: 0.003 • Refuse Percent: 0.003
Material
Other Glass
Aggregate Percent
0.003
Refuse Percent
0.003
Mgp Percent
0.008
Paper Percent
0.001
Organic Percent
0.001
Material Group
Glass
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Loacation
Citywide
Aluminum Cans
Material: Aluminum Cans • Aggregate Percent: 0.003 • Refuse Percent: 0.002
Material
Aluminum Cans
Aggregate Percent
0.003
Refuse Percent
0.002
Mgp Percent
0.009
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Metal
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Citywide
Aluminum Foil/Containers
Material: Aluminum Foil/Containers • Aggregate Percent: 0.007 • Refuse Percent: 0.008
Material
Aluminum Foil/Containers
Aggregate Percent
0.007
Refuse Percent
0.008
Mgp Percent
0.012
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.001
Material Group
Metal
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Citywide
Other Aluminum
Material: Other Aluminum • Aggregate Percent: 0.001 • Refuse Percent: 0.0
Material
Other Aluminum
Aggregate Percent
0.001
Refuse Percent
0.0
Mgp Percent
0.002
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Metal
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Citywide
Other Non-Ferrous
Material: Other Non-Ferrous • Aggregate Percent: 0.003 • Refuse Percent: 0.002
Material
Other Non-Ferrous
Aggregate Percent
0.003
Refuse Percent
0.002
Mgp Percent
0.01
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Metal
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Citywide
Steel/Tin Food Cans
Material: Steel/Tin Food Cans • Aggregate Percent: 0.008 • Refuse Percent: 0.005
Material
Steel/Tin Food Cans
Aggregate Percent
0.008
Refuse Percent
0.005
Mgp Percent
0.044
Paper Percent
0.001
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Metal
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Citywide
Empty Aerosol Cans
Material: Empty Aerosol Cans • Aggregate Percent: 0.002 • Refuse Percent: 0.001
Material
Empty Aerosol Cans
Aggregate Percent
0.002
Refuse Percent
0.001
Mgp Percent
0.006
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Metal
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Citywide
Other Ferrous
Material: Other Ferrous • Aggregate Percent: 0.011 • Refuse Percent: 0.005
Material
Other Ferrous
Aggregate Percent
0.011
Refuse Percent
0.005
Mgp Percent
0.072
Paper Percent
0.002
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Metal
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Citywide
Mixed Metals
Material: Mixed Metals • Aggregate Percent: 0.008 • Refuse Percent: 0.007
Material
Mixed Metals
Aggregate Percent
0.008
Refuse Percent
0.007
Mgp Percent
0.027
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Metal
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Citywide
Appliances: Ferrous
Material: Appliances: Ferrous • Aggregate Percent: 0.003 • Refuse Percent: 0.001
Material
Appliances: Ferrous
Aggregate Percent
0.003
Refuse Percent
0.001
Mgp Percent
0.025
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Metal
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Citywide
Appliances: Non-Ferrous
Material: Appliances: Non-Ferrous • Aggregate Percent: 0.001 • Refuse Percent: 0.001
Material
Appliances: Non-Ferrous
Aggregate Percent
0.001
Refuse Percent
0.001
Mgp Percent
0.006
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Metal
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Citywide
Yard Waste
Material: Yard Waste • Aggregate Percent: 0.055 • Refuse Percent: 0.065
Material
Yard Waste
Aggregate Percent
0.055
Refuse Percent
0.065
Mgp Percent
0.0
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.599
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Organics Suitable for Composting
Loacation
Citywide
Food
Material: Food • Aggregate Percent: 0.207 • Refuse Percent: 0.251
Material
Food
Aggregate Percent
0.207
Refuse Percent
0.251
Mgp Percent
0.025
Paper Percent
0.009
Organic Percent
0.31
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Organics Suitable for Composting
Loacation
Citywide
Non-C&D Wood
Material: Non-C&D Wood • Aggregate Percent: 0.004 • Refuse Percent: 0.005
Material
Non-C&D Wood
Aggregate Percent
0.004
Refuse Percent
0.005
Mgp Percent
0.002
Paper Percent
0.002
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Loacation
Citywide
Textiles: Non-Clothing
Material: Textiles: Non-Clothing • Aggregate Percent: 0.023 • Refuse Percent: 0.029
Material
Textiles: Non-Clothing
Aggregate Percent
0.023
Refuse Percent
0.029
Mgp Percent
0.002
Paper Percent
0.001
Organic Percent
0.001
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Textiles
Loacation
Citywide
Textiles: Clothing
Material: Textiles: Clothing • Aggregate Percent: 0.029 • Refuse Percent: 0.035
Material
Textiles: Clothing
Aggregate Percent
0.029
Refuse Percent
0.035
Mgp Percent
0.002
Paper Percent
0.001
Organic Percent
0.002
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Textiles
Loacation
Citywide
Carpet/Upholstery
Material: Carpet/Upholstery • Aggregate Percent: 0.014 • Refuse Percent: 0.017
Material
Carpet/Upholstery
Aggregate Percent
0.014
Refuse Percent
0.017
Mgp Percent
0.0
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.002
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Loacation
Citywide
Disposable Diapers/Sanitary Products
Material: Disposable Diapers/Sanitary Products • Aggregate Percent: 0.042 • Refuse Percent: 0.052
Material
Disposable Diapers/Sanitary Products
Aggregate Percent
0.042
Refuse Percent
0.052
Mgp Percent
0.001
Paper Percent
0.001
Organic Percent
0.003
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Loacation
Citywide
Animal By-Products
Material: Animal By-Products • Aggregate Percent: 0.014 • Refuse Percent: 0.017
Material
Animal By-Products
Aggregate Percent
0.014
Refuse Percent
0.017
Mgp Percent
0.001
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.001
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Loacation
Citywide
Shoes/Rubber/Leather
Material: Shoes/Rubber/Leather • Aggregate Percent: 0.011 • Refuse Percent: 0.012
Material
Shoes/Rubber/Leather
Aggregate Percent
0.011
Refuse Percent
0.012
Mgp Percent
0.005
Paper Percent
0.001
Organic Percent
0.001
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Textiles
Loacation
Citywide
Fines
Material: Fines • Aggregate Percent: 0.028 • Refuse Percent: 0.033
Material
Fines
Aggregate Percent
0.028
Refuse Percent
0.033
Mgp Percent
0.015
Paper Percent
0.002
Organic Percent
0.004
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Loacation
Citywide
Miscellaneous Organics
Material: Miscellaneous Organics • Aggregate Percent: 0.006 • Refuse Percent: 0.007
Material
Miscellaneous Organics
Aggregate Percent
0.006
Refuse Percent
0.007
Mgp Percent
0.002
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.004
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Loacation
Citywide
Audio/Visual Equipment-TV Peripherals (Covered)
Material: Audio/Visual Equipment-TV Peripherals (Covered) • Aggregate Percent: 0.0 • Refuse Percent: 0.0
Material
Audio/Visual Equipment-TV Peripherals (Covered)
Aggregate Percent
0.0
Refuse Percent
0.0
Mgp Percent
0.0
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
E-Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
E-Waste
Loacation
Citywide
Audio/Visual Equipment-Other (Non-Covered)
Material: Audio/Visual Equipment-Other (Non-Covered) • Aggregate Percent: 0.001 • Refuse Percent: 0.001
Material
Audio/Visual Equipment-Other (Non-Covered)
Aggregate Percent
0.001
Refuse Percent
0.001
Mgp Percent
0.003
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.001
Material Group
E-Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
E-Waste
Loacation
Citywide
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