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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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Other Non-Ferrous
Material: Other Non-Ferrous • Aggregate Percent: 0.001 • Refuse Percent: 0.001
Material
Other Non-Ferrous
Aggregate Percent
0.001
Refuse Percent
0.001
Mgp Percent
0.002
Paper Percent
0.002
Material Group
Metal
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Schools
Steel/Tin Food Cans
Material: Steel/Tin Food Cans • Aggregate Percent: 0.014 • Refuse Percent: 0.011
Material
Steel/Tin Food Cans
Aggregate Percent
0.014
Refuse Percent
0.011
Mgp Percent
0.175
Paper Percent
0.0
Material Group
Metal
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Schools
Empty Aerosol Cans
Material: Empty Aerosol Cans • Aggregate Percent: 0.0 • Refuse Percent: 0.0
Material
Empty Aerosol Cans
Aggregate Percent
0.0
Refuse Percent
0.0
Mgp Percent
0.0
Paper Percent
0.0
Material Group
Metal
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Schools
Other Ferrous
Material: Other Ferrous • Aggregate Percent: 0.012 • Refuse Percent: 0.011
Material
Other Ferrous
Aggregate Percent
0.012
Refuse Percent
0.011
Mgp Percent
0.062
Paper Percent
0.005
Material Group
Metal
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Schools
Mixed Metals
Material: Mixed Metals • Aggregate Percent: 0.002 • Refuse Percent: 0.001
Material
Mixed Metals
Aggregate Percent
0.002
Refuse Percent
0.001
Mgp Percent
0.051
Paper Percent
0.001
Material Group
Metal
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Schools
Appliances: Ferrous
Material: Appliances: Ferrous • Aggregate Percent: 0.001 • Refuse Percent: 0.0
Material
Appliances: Ferrous
Aggregate Percent
0.001
Refuse Percent
0.0
Mgp Percent
0.029
Paper Percent
0.0
Material Group
Metal
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Schools
Appliances: Non-Ferrous
Material: Appliances: Non-Ferrous • Aggregate Percent: 0.0 • Refuse Percent: 0.001
Material
Appliances: Non-Ferrous
Aggregate Percent
0.0
Refuse Percent
0.001
Mgp Percent
0.0
Paper Percent
0.0
Material Group
Metal
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Schools
Yard Waste
Material: Yard Waste • Aggregate Percent: 0.019 • Refuse Percent: 0.022
Material
Yard Waste
Aggregate Percent
0.019
Refuse Percent
0.022
Mgp Percent
0.0
Paper Percent
0.0
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Organics Suitable for Composting
Loacation
Schools
Food
Material: Food • Aggregate Percent: 0.291 • Refuse Percent: 0.332
Material
Food
Aggregate Percent
0.291
Refuse Percent
0.332
Mgp Percent
0.197
Paper Percent
0.029
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Organics Suitable for Composting
Loacation
Schools
Non-C&D Wood
Material: Non-C&D Wood • Aggregate Percent: 0.001 • Refuse Percent: 0.001
Material
Non-C&D Wood
Aggregate Percent
0.001
Refuse Percent
0.001
Mgp Percent
0.0
Paper Percent
0.002
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Loacation
Schools
Textiles: Non-Clothing
Material: Textiles: Non-Clothing • Aggregate Percent: 0.004 • Refuse Percent: 0.005
Material
Textiles: Non-Clothing
Aggregate Percent
0.004
Refuse Percent
0.005
Mgp Percent
0.005
Paper Percent
0.001
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Textiles
Loacation
Schools
Textiles: Clothing
Material: Textiles: Clothing • Aggregate Percent: 0.002 • Refuse Percent: 0.002
Material
Textiles: Clothing
Aggregate Percent
0.002
Refuse Percent
0.002
Mgp Percent
0.0
Paper Percent
0.0
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Textiles
Loacation
Schools
Carpet/Upholstery
Material: Carpet/Upholstery • Aggregate Percent: 0.001 • Refuse Percent: 0.001
Material
Carpet/Upholstery
Aggregate Percent
0.001
Refuse Percent
0.001
Mgp Percent
0.0
Paper Percent
0.0
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Loacation
Schools
Disposable Diapers/Sanitary Products
Material: Disposable Diapers/Sanitary Products • Aggregate Percent: 0.006 • Refuse Percent: 0.007
Material
Disposable Diapers/Sanitary Products
Aggregate Percent
0.006
Refuse Percent
0.007
Mgp Percent
0.0
Paper Percent
0.0
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Loacation
Schools
Animal By-Products
Material: Animal By-Products • Aggregate Percent: 0.0 • Refuse Percent: 0.0
Material
Animal By-Products
Aggregate Percent
0.0
Refuse Percent
0.0
Mgp Percent
0.0
Paper Percent
0.0
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Loacation
Schools
Shoes/Rubber/Leather
Material: Shoes/Rubber/Leather • Aggregate Percent: 0.002 • Refuse Percent: 0.002
Material
Shoes/Rubber/Leather
Aggregate Percent
0.002
Refuse Percent
0.002
Mgp Percent
0.001
Paper Percent
0.0
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Textiles
Loacation
Schools
Fines
Material: Fines • Aggregate Percent: 0.019 • Refuse Percent: 0.022
Material
Fines
Aggregate Percent
0.019
Refuse Percent
0.022
Mgp Percent
0.005
Paper Percent
0.003
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Loacation
Schools
Miscellaneous Organics
Material: Miscellaneous Organics • Aggregate Percent: 0.002 • Refuse Percent: 0.002
Material
Miscellaneous Organics
Aggregate Percent
0.002
Refuse Percent
0.002
Mgp Percent
0.002
Paper Percent
0.0
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Loacation
Schools
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
Material Group
E-Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
E-Waste
Loacation
Schools
Audio/Visual Equipment-Other (Non-Covered)
Material: Audio/Visual Equipment-Other (Non-Covered) • Aggregate Percent: 0.0 • Refuse Percent: 0.0
Material
Audio/Visual Equipment-Other (Non-Covered)
Aggregate Percent
0.0
Refuse Percent
0.0
Mgp Percent
0.0
Paper Percent
0.0
Material Group
E-Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
E-Waste
Loacation
Schools
Computer Monitors
Material: Computer Monitors • Aggregate Percent: 0.0 • Refuse Percent: 0.0
Material
Computer Monitors
Aggregate Percent
0.0
Refuse Percent
0.0
Mgp Percent
0.0
Paper Percent
0.0
Material Group
E-Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
E-Waste
Loacation
Schools
Televisions
Material: Televisions • Aggregate Percent: 0.0 • Refuse Percent: 0.0
Material
Televisions
Aggregate Percent
0.0
Refuse Percent
0.0
Mgp Percent
0.0
Paper Percent
0.0
Material Group
E-Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
E-Waste
Loacation
Schools
Other Computer Equipment
Material: Other Computer Equipment • Aggregate Percent: 0.0 • Refuse Percent: 0.0
Material
Other Computer Equipment
Aggregate Percent
0.0
Refuse Percent
0.0
Mgp Percent
0.006
Paper Percent
0.0
Material Group
E-Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
E-Waste
Loacation
Schools
Untreated Dimensional Lumber/Pallets/Crates
Material: Untreated Dimensional Lumber/Pallets/Crates • Aggregate Percent: 0.001 • Refuse Percent: 0.001
Material
Untreated Dimensional Lumber/Pallets/Crates
Aggregate Percent
0.001
Refuse Percent
0.001
Mgp Percent
0.0
Paper Percent
0.0
Material Group
C&D
Dsny Diversion Summary
C&D
Loacation
Schools
Treated/Contaminated Wood
Material: Treated/Contaminated Wood • Aggregate Percent: 0.003 • Refuse Percent: 0.003
Material
Treated/Contaminated Wood
Aggregate Percent
0.003
Refuse Percent
0.003
Mgp Percent
0.006
Paper Percent
0.0
Material Group
C&D
Dsny Diversion Summary
C&D
Loacation
Schools
Other C&D Debris Not Elsewhere Classified
Material: Other C&D Debris Not Elsewhere Classified • Aggregate Percent: 0.001 • Refuse Percent: 0.001
Material
Other C&D Debris Not Elsewhere Classified
Aggregate Percent
0.001
Refuse Percent
0.001
Mgp Percent
0.007
Paper Percent
0.002
Material Group
C&D
Dsny Diversion Summary
C&D
Loacation
Schools
Oil Filters
Material: Oil Filters • Aggregate Percent: 0.0 • Refuse Percent: 0.0
Material
Oil Filters
Aggregate Percent
0.0
Refuse Percent
0.0
Mgp Percent
0.0
Paper Percent
0.0
Material Group
Special Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
HHW
Loacation
Schools
Antifreeze
Material: Antifreeze • Aggregate Percent: 0.0 • Refuse Percent: 0.0
Material
Antifreeze
Aggregate Percent
0.0
Refuse Percent
0.0
Mgp Percent
0.0
Paper Percent
0.0
Material Group
Special Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
HHW
Loacation
Schools
Wet-Cell Batteries
Material: Wet-Cell Batteries • Aggregate Percent: 0.0 • Refuse Percent: 0.0
Material
Wet-Cell Batteries
Aggregate Percent
0.0
Refuse Percent
0.0
Mgp Percent
0.0
Paper Percent
0.0
Material Group
Special Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
HHW
Loacation
Schools
Water-Based Adhesives/Glues
Material: Water-Based Adhesives/Glues • Aggregate Percent: 0.0 • Refuse Percent: 0.0
Material
Water-Based Adhesives/Glues
Aggregate Percent
0.0
Refuse Percent
0.0
Mgp Percent
0.0
Paper Percent
0.0
Material Group
Special Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
HHW
Loacation
Schools
Latex Paint
Material: Latex Paint • Aggregate Percent: 0.0 • Refuse Percent: 0.0
Material
Latex Paint
Aggregate Percent
0.0
Refuse Percent
0.0
Mgp Percent
0.0
Paper Percent
0.0
Material Group
Special Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
HHW
Loacation
Schools
Oil-Based Paint/Solvent
Material: Oil-Based Paint/Solvent • Aggregate Percent: 0.0 • Refuse Percent: 0.0
Material
Oil-Based Paint/Solvent
Aggregate Percent
0.0
Refuse Percent
0.0
Mgp Percent
0.0
Paper Percent
0.0
Material Group
Special Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
HHW
Loacation
Schools
Pesticides/Herbicides/Rodenticides
Material: Pesticides/Herbicides/Rodenticides • Aggregate Percent: 0.0 • Refuse Percent: 0.0
Material
Pesticides/Herbicides/Rodenticides
Aggregate Percent
0.0
Refuse Percent
0.0
Mgp Percent
0.0
Paper Percent
0.0
Material Group
Special Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
HHW
Loacation
Schools
Dry-Cell Batteries
Material: Dry-Cell Batteries • Aggregate Percent: 0.0 • Refuse Percent: 0.0
Material
Dry-Cell Batteries
Aggregate Percent
0.0
Refuse Percent
0.0
Mgp Percent
0.0
Paper Percent
0.0
Material Group
Special Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
HHW
Loacation
Schools
Fluorescent Tubes/CFLs
Material: Fluorescent Tubes/CFLs • Aggregate Percent: 0.0 • Refuse Percent: 0.0
Material
Fluorescent Tubes/CFLs
Aggregate Percent
0.0
Refuse Percent
0.0
Mgp Percent
0.0
Paper Percent
0.0
Material Group
Special Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
HHW
Loacation
Schools
Mercury-Laden Wastes
Material: Mercury-Laden Wastes • Aggregate Percent: 0.0 • Refuse Percent: 0.0
Material
Mercury-Laden Wastes
Aggregate Percent
0.0
Refuse Percent
0.0
Mgp Percent
0.0
Paper Percent
0.0
Material Group
Special Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
HHW
Loacation
Schools
Compressed Gas Cylinders/Fire Extinguishers
Material: Compressed Gas Cylinders/Fire Extinguishers • Aggregate Percent: 0.0 • Refuse Percent: 0.0
Material
Compressed Gas Cylinders/Fire Extinguishers
Aggregate Percent
0.0
Refuse Percent
0.0
Mgp Percent
0.0
Paper Percent
0.0
Material Group
Special Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
HHW
Loacation
Schools
Home Medical Products
Material: Home Medical Products • Aggregate Percent: 0.0 • Refuse Percent: 0.0
Material
Home Medical Products
Aggregate Percent
0.0
Refuse Percent
0.0
Mgp Percent
0.0
Paper Percent
0.0
Material Group
Special Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
HHW
Loacation
Schools
Other Potentially Harmful Wastes
Material: Other Potentially Harmful Wastes • Aggregate Percent: 0.0 • Refuse Percent: 0.0
Material
Other Potentially Harmful Wastes
Aggregate Percent
0.0
Refuse Percent
0.0
Mgp Percent
0.0
Paper Percent
0.0
Material Group
Special Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
HHW
Loacation
Schools
Miscellaneous Inorganics
Material: Miscellaneous Inorganics • Aggregate Percent: 0.002 • Refuse Percent: 0.002
Material
Miscellaneous Inorganics
Aggregate Percent
0.002
Refuse Percent
0.002
Mgp Percent
0.011
Paper Percent
0.001
Material Group
Miscellaneous Inorganics
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Loacation
Schools
Newspaper
Material: Newspaper • Aggregate Percent: 0.024 • Refuse Percent: 0.024
Material
Newspaper
Aggregate Percent
0.024
Refuse Percent
0.024
Material Group
Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated Paper
Loacation
NYCHA
Plain OCC/Kraft Paper
Material: Plain OCC/Kraft Paper • Aggregate Percent: 0.018 • Refuse Percent: 0.018
Material
Plain OCC/Kraft Paper
Aggregate Percent
0.018
Refuse Percent
0.018
Material Group
Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated Paper
Loacation
NYCHA
High Grade Paper
Material: High Grade Paper • Aggregate Percent: 0.009 • Refuse Percent: 0.009
Material
High Grade Paper
Aggregate Percent
0.009
Refuse Percent
0.009
Material Group
Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated Paper
Loacation
NYCHA
Mixed Low Grade Paper
Material: Mixed Low Grade Paper • Aggregate Percent: 0.091 • Refuse Percent: 0.091
Material
Mixed Low Grade Paper
Aggregate Percent
0.091
Refuse Percent
0.091
Material Group
Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated Paper
Loacation
NYCHA
Paper: Compostable/Soiled/Waxed OCC/Kraft
Material: Paper: Compostable/Soiled/Waxed OCC/Kraft • Aggregate Percent: 0.07 • Refuse Percent: 0.07
Material
Paper: Compostable/Soiled/Waxed OCC/Kraft
Aggregate Percent
0.07
Refuse Percent
0.07
Material Group
Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Organics Suitable for Composting
Loacation
NYCHA
Other Nonrecyclable Paper
Material: Other Nonrecyclable Paper • Aggregate Percent: 0.017 • Refuse Percent: 0.017
Material
Other Nonrecyclable Paper
Aggregate Percent
0.017
Refuse Percent
0.017
Material Group
Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Loacation
NYCHA
Paper Beverage Cartons/Aseptic Boxes
Material: Paper Beverage Cartons/Aseptic Boxes • Aggregate Percent: 0.005 • Refuse Percent: 0.005
Material
Paper Beverage Cartons/Aseptic Boxes
Aggregate Percent
0.005
Refuse Percent
0.005
Material Group
Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
NYCHA
#1 PET Bottles
Material: #1 PET Bottles • Aggregate Percent: 0.023 • Refuse Percent: 0.023
Material
#1 PET Bottles
Aggregate Percent
0.023
Refuse Percent
0.023
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
NYCHA
#2 HDPE Natural Bottles
Material: #2 HDPE Natural Bottles • Aggregate Percent: 0.007 • Refuse Percent: 0.007
Material
#2 HDPE Natural Bottles
Aggregate Percent
0.007
Refuse Percent
0.007
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
NYCHA
#2 HDPE Pigmented Bottles
Material: #2 HDPE Pigmented Bottles • Aggregate Percent: 0.007 • Refuse Percent: 0.007
Material
#2 HDPE Pigmented Bottles
Aggregate Percent
0.007
Refuse Percent
0.007
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
NYCHA
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