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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 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
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
NYCHA
Rigid Plastic Containers/Packaging
Material: Rigid Plastic Containers/Packaging • Aggregate Percent: 0.016 • Refuse Percent: 0.016
Material
Rigid Plastic Containers/Packaging
Aggregate Percent
0.016
Refuse Percent
0.016
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
NYCHA
#6 EPS Containers/Packaging (including Single Use)
Material: #6 EPS Containers/Packaging (including Single Use) • Aggregate Percent: 0.009 • Refuse Percent: 0.009
Material
#6 EPS Containers/Packaging (including Single Use)
Aggregate Percent
0.009
Refuse Percent
0.009
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Loacation
NYCHA
Film Plastic: Retail Bags/Sleeves
Material: Film Plastic: Retail Bags/Sleeves • Aggregate Percent: 0.027 • Refuse Percent: 0.027
Material
Film Plastic: Retail Bags/Sleeves
Aggregate Percent
0.027
Refuse Percent
0.027
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Plastic Bags
Loacation
NYCHA
Film Plastic: Garbage Bags
Material: Film Plastic: Garbage Bags • Aggregate Percent: 0.023 • Refuse Percent: 0.023
Material
Film Plastic: Garbage Bags
Aggregate Percent
0.023
Refuse Percent
0.023
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Loacation
NYCHA
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
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Loacation
NYCHA
Film Plastic: All Other Film
Material: Film Plastic: All Other Film • Aggregate Percent: 0.025 • Refuse Percent: 0.025
Material
Film Plastic: All Other Film
Aggregate Percent
0.025
Refuse Percent
0.025
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Loacation
NYCHA
Single Use Plastic Plates/Cups/Cutlery (excluding EPS)
Material: Single Use Plastic Plates/Cups/Cutlery (excluding EPS) • Aggregate Percent: 0.004 • Refuse Percent: 0.004
Material
Single Use Plastic Plates/Cups/Cutlery (excluding EPS)
Aggregate Percent
0.004
Refuse Percent
0.004
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
NYCHA
Appliances: Plastic
Material: Appliances: Plastic • Aggregate Percent: 0.003 • Refuse Percent: 0.003
Material
Appliances: Plastic
Aggregate Percent
0.003
Refuse Percent
0.003
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
NYCHA
Bulk/Rigid Plastic
Material: Bulk/Rigid Plastic • Aggregate Percent: 0.006 • Refuse Percent: 0.006
Material
Bulk/Rigid Plastic
Aggregate Percent
0.006
Refuse Percent
0.006
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
NYCHA
Other Plastics
Material: Other Plastics • Aggregate Percent: 0.016 • Refuse Percent: 0.016
Material
Other Plastics
Aggregate Percent
0.016
Refuse Percent
0.016
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
NYCHA
Clear Container Glass
Material: Clear Container Glass • Aggregate Percent: 0.027 • Refuse Percent: 0.027
Material
Clear Container Glass
Aggregate Percent
0.027
Refuse Percent
0.027
Material Group
Glass
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
NYCHA
Green Container Glass
Material: Green Container Glass • Aggregate Percent: 0.004 • Refuse Percent: 0.004
Material
Green Container Glass
Aggregate Percent
0.004
Refuse Percent
0.004
Material Group
Glass
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
NYCHA
Brown Container Glass
Material: Brown Container Glass • Aggregate Percent: 0.004 • Refuse Percent: 0.004
Material
Brown Container Glass
Aggregate Percent
0.004
Refuse Percent
0.004
Material Group
Glass
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
NYCHA
Other Color Container Glass
Material: Other Color Container Glass • Aggregate Percent: 0.001 • Refuse Percent: 0.001
Material
Other Color Container Glass
Aggregate Percent
0.001
Refuse Percent
0.001
Material Group
Glass
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
NYCHA
Mixed Cullet
Material: Mixed Cullet • Aggregate Percent: 0.005 • Refuse Percent: 0.005
Material
Mixed Cullet
Aggregate Percent
0.005
Refuse Percent
0.005
Material Group
Glass
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
NYCHA
Other Glass
Material: Other Glass • Aggregate Percent: 0.004 • Refuse Percent: 0.004
Material
Other Glass
Aggregate Percent
0.004
Refuse Percent
0.004
Material Group
Glass
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Loacation
NYCHA
Aluminum Cans
Material: Aluminum Cans • Aggregate Percent: 0.006 • Refuse Percent: 0.006
Material
Aluminum Cans
Aggregate Percent
0.006
Refuse Percent
0.006
Material Group
Metal
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
NYCHA
Aluminum Foil/Containers
Material: Aluminum Foil/Containers • Aggregate Percent: 0.008 • Refuse Percent: 0.008
Material
Aluminum Foil/Containers
Aggregate Percent
0.008
Refuse Percent
0.008
Material Group
Metal
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
NYCHA
Other Aluminum
Material: Other Aluminum • Aggregate Percent: 0.001 • Refuse Percent: 0.001
Material
Other Aluminum
Aggregate Percent
0.001
Refuse Percent
0.001
Material Group
Metal
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
NYCHA
Other Non-Ferrous
Material: Other Non-Ferrous • Aggregate Percent: 0.004 • Refuse Percent: 0.004
Material
Other Non-Ferrous
Aggregate Percent
0.004
Refuse Percent
0.004
Material Group
Metal
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
NYCHA
Steel/Tin Food Cans
Material: Steel/Tin Food Cans • Aggregate Percent: 0.013 • Refuse Percent: 0.013
Material
Steel/Tin Food Cans
Aggregate Percent
0.013
Refuse Percent
0.013
Material Group
Metal
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
NYCHA
Empty Aerosol Cans
Material: Empty Aerosol Cans • Aggregate Percent: 0.002 • Refuse Percent: 0.002
Material
Empty Aerosol Cans
Aggregate Percent
0.002
Refuse Percent
0.002
Material Group
Metal
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
NYCHA
Other Ferrous
Material: Other Ferrous • Aggregate Percent: 0.008 • Refuse Percent: 0.008
Material
Other Ferrous
Aggregate Percent
0.008
Refuse Percent
0.008
Material Group
Metal
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
NYCHA
Mixed Metals
Material: Mixed Metals • Aggregate Percent: 0.006 • Refuse Percent: 0.006
Material
Mixed Metals
Aggregate Percent
0.006
Refuse Percent
0.006
Material Group
Metal
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
NYCHA
Appliances: Ferrous
Material: Appliances: Ferrous • Aggregate Percent: 0.007 • Refuse Percent: 0.007
Material
Appliances: Ferrous
Aggregate Percent
0.007
Refuse Percent
0.007
Material Group
Metal
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
NYCHA
Appliances: Non-Ferrous
Material: Appliances: Non-Ferrous • Aggregate Percent: 0.005 • Refuse Percent: 0.005
Material
Appliances: Non-Ferrous
Aggregate Percent
0.005
Refuse Percent
0.005
Material Group
Metal
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
NYCHA
Yard Waste
Material: Yard Waste • Aggregate Percent: 0.024 • Refuse Percent: 0.024
Material
Yard Waste
Aggregate Percent
0.024
Refuse Percent
0.024
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Organics Suitable for Composting
Loacation
NYCHA
Food
Material: Food • Aggregate Percent: 0.226 • Refuse Percent: 0.226
Material
Food
Aggregate Percent
0.226
Refuse Percent
0.226
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Organics Suitable for Composting
Loacation
NYCHA
Non-C&D Wood
Material: Non-C&D Wood • Aggregate Percent: 0.005 • Refuse Percent: 0.005
Material
Non-C&D Wood
Aggregate Percent
0.005
Refuse Percent
0.005
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Loacation
NYCHA
Textiles: Non-Clothing
Material: Textiles: Non-Clothing • Aggregate Percent: 0.027 • Refuse Percent: 0.027
Material
Textiles: Non-Clothing
Aggregate Percent
0.027
Refuse Percent
0.027
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Textiles
Loacation
NYCHA
Textiles: Clothing
Material: Textiles: Clothing • Aggregate Percent: 0.039 • Refuse Percent: 0.039
Material
Textiles: Clothing
Aggregate Percent
0.039
Refuse Percent
0.039
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Textiles
Loacation
NYCHA
Carpet/Upholstery
Material: Carpet/Upholstery • Aggregate Percent: 0.002 • Refuse Percent: 0.002
Material
Carpet/Upholstery
Aggregate Percent
0.002
Refuse Percent
0.002
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Loacation
NYCHA
Disposable Diapers/Sanitary Products
Material: Disposable Diapers/Sanitary Products • Aggregate Percent: 0.07 • Refuse Percent: 0.07
Material
Disposable Diapers/Sanitary Products
Aggregate Percent
0.07
Refuse Percent
0.07
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Loacation
NYCHA
Animal By-Products
Material: Animal By-Products • Aggregate Percent: 0.013 • Refuse Percent: 0.013
Material
Animal By-Products
Aggregate Percent
0.013
Refuse Percent
0.013
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Loacation
NYCHA
Shoes/Rubber/Leather
Material: Shoes/Rubber/Leather • Aggregate Percent: 0.011 • Refuse Percent: 0.011
Material
Shoes/Rubber/Leather
Aggregate Percent
0.011
Refuse Percent
0.011
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Textiles
Loacation
NYCHA
Fines
Material: Fines • Aggregate Percent: 0.035 • Refuse Percent: 0.035
Material
Fines
Aggregate Percent
0.035
Refuse Percent
0.035
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Loacation
NYCHA
Miscellaneous Organics
Material: Miscellaneous Organics • Aggregate Percent: 0.005 • Refuse Percent: 0.005
Material
Miscellaneous Organics
Aggregate Percent
0.005
Refuse Percent
0.005
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Loacation
NYCHA
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
Material Group
E-Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
E-Waste
Loacation
NYCHA
Audio/Visual Equipment-Other (Non-Covered)
Material: Audio/Visual Equipment-Other (Non-Covered) • Aggregate Percent: 0.002 • Refuse Percent: 0.002
Material
Audio/Visual Equipment-Other (Non-Covered)
Aggregate Percent
0.002
Refuse Percent
0.002
Material Group
E-Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
E-Waste
Loacation
NYCHA
Computer Monitors
Material: Computer Monitors • Aggregate Percent: 0.003 • Refuse Percent: 0.003
Material
Computer Monitors
Aggregate Percent
0.003
Refuse Percent
0.003
Material Group
E-Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
E-Waste
Loacation
NYCHA
Televisions
Material: Televisions • Aggregate Percent: 0.0 • Refuse Percent: 0.0
Material
Televisions
Aggregate Percent
0.0
Refuse Percent
0.0
Material Group
E-Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
E-Waste
Loacation
NYCHA
Other Computer Equipment
Material: Other Computer Equipment • Aggregate Percent: 0.002 • Refuse Percent: 0.002
Material
Other Computer Equipment
Aggregate Percent
0.002
Refuse Percent
0.002
Material Group
E-Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
E-Waste
Loacation
NYCHA
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
Material Group
C&D
Dsny Diversion Summary
C&D
Loacation
NYCHA
Treated/Contaminated Wood
Material: Treated/Contaminated Wood • Aggregate Percent: 0.01 • Refuse Percent: 0.01
Material
Treated/Contaminated Wood
Aggregate Percent
0.01
Refuse Percent
0.01
Material Group
C&D
Dsny Diversion Summary
C&D
Loacation
NYCHA
Other C&D Debris Not Elsewhere Classified
Material: Other C&D Debris Not Elsewhere Classified • Aggregate Percent: 0.009 • Refuse Percent: 0.009
Material
Other C&D Debris Not Elsewhere Classified
Aggregate Percent
0.009
Refuse Percent
0.009
Material Group
C&D
Dsny Diversion Summary
C&D
Loacation
NYCHA
Oil Filters
Material: Oil Filters • Aggregate Percent: 0.0 • Refuse Percent: 0.0
Material
Oil Filters
Aggregate Percent
0.0
Refuse Percent
0.0
Material Group
Special Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
HHW
Loacation
NYCHA
Antifreeze
Material: Antifreeze • Aggregate Percent: 0.0 • Refuse Percent: 0.0
Material
Antifreeze
Aggregate Percent
0.0
Refuse Percent
0.0
Material Group
Special Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
HHW
Loacation
NYCHA
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
Material Group
Special Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
HHW
Loacation
NYCHA
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
Material Group
Special Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
HHW
Loacation
NYCHA
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