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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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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
0.001
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
E-Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
E-Waste
Loacation
Citywide
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
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
E-Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
E-Waste
Loacation
Citywide
Other Computer Equipment
Material: Other Computer Equipment • Aggregate Percent: 0.001 • Refuse Percent: 0.001
Material
Other Computer Equipment
Aggregate Percent
0.001
Refuse Percent
0.001
Mgp Percent
0.003
Paper Percent
0.001
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
E-Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
E-Waste
Loacation
Citywide
Untreated Dimensional Lumber/Pallets/Crates
Material: Untreated Dimensional Lumber/Pallets/Crates • Aggregate Percent: 0.004 • Refuse Percent: 0.004
Material
Untreated Dimensional Lumber/Pallets/Crates
Aggregate Percent
0.004
Refuse Percent
0.004
Mgp Percent
0.0
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
C&D
Dsny Diversion Summary
C&D
Loacation
Citywide
Treated/Contaminated Wood
Material: Treated/Contaminated Wood • Aggregate Percent: 0.02 • Refuse Percent: 0.024
Material
Treated/Contaminated Wood
Aggregate Percent
0.02
Refuse Percent
0.024
Mgp Percent
0.001
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
C&D
Dsny Diversion Summary
C&D
Loacation
Citywide
Other C&D Debris Not Elsewhere Classified
Material: Other C&D Debris Not Elsewhere Classified • Aggregate Percent: 0.021 • Refuse Percent: 0.026
Material
Other C&D Debris Not Elsewhere Classified
Aggregate Percent
0.021
Refuse Percent
0.026
Mgp Percent
0.003
Paper Percent
0.001
Organic Percent
0.001
Material Group
C&D
Dsny Diversion Summary
C&D
Loacation
Citywide
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
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Special Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
HHW
Loacation
Citywide
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
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Special Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
HHW
Loacation
Citywide
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
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Special Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
HHW
Loacation
Citywide
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
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Special Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
HHW
Loacation
Citywide
Latex Paint
Material: Latex Paint • Aggregate Percent: 0.001 • Refuse Percent: 0.001
Material
Latex Paint
Aggregate Percent
0.001
Refuse Percent
0.001
Mgp Percent
0.001
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Special Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
HHW
Loacation
Citywide
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
0.001
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Special Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
HHW
Loacation
Citywide
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
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Special Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
HHW
Loacation
Citywide
Dry-Cell Batteries
Material: Dry-Cell Batteries • Aggregate Percent: 0.001 • Refuse Percent: 0.001
Material
Dry-Cell Batteries
Aggregate Percent
0.001
Refuse Percent
0.001
Mgp Percent
0.001
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Special Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
HHW
Loacation
Citywide
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
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Special Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
HHW
Loacation
Citywide
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
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Special Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
HHW
Loacation
Citywide
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
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Special Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
HHW
Loacation
Citywide
Home Medical Products
Material: Home Medical Products • Aggregate Percent: 0.002 • Refuse Percent: 0.002
Material
Home Medical Products
Aggregate Percent
0.002
Refuse Percent
0.002
Mgp Percent
0.001
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Special Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
HHW
Loacation
Citywide
Other Potentially Harmful Wastes
Material: Other Potentially Harmful Wastes • Aggregate Percent: 0.001 • Refuse Percent: 0.001
Material
Other Potentially Harmful Wastes
Aggregate Percent
0.001
Refuse Percent
0.001
Mgp Percent
0.001
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Special Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
HHW
Loacation
Citywide
Miscellaneous Inorganics
Material: Miscellaneous Inorganics • Aggregate Percent: 0.008 • Refuse Percent: 0.008
Material
Miscellaneous Inorganics
Aggregate Percent
0.008
Refuse Percent
0.008
Mgp Percent
0.011
Paper Percent
0.001
Organic Percent
0.001
Material Group
Miscellaneous Inorganics
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Loacation
Citywide
Newspaper
Material: Newspaper • Aggregate Percent: 0.018 • Refuse Percent: 0.011
Material
Newspaper
Aggregate Percent
0.018
Refuse Percent
0.011
Mgp Percent
0.004
Paper Percent
0.101
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated Paper
Loacation
Brooklyn
Plain OCC/Kraft Paper
Material: Plain OCC/Kraft Paper • Aggregate Percent: 0.056 • Refuse Percent: 0.012
Material
Plain OCC/Kraft Paper
Aggregate Percent
0.056
Refuse Percent
0.012
Mgp Percent
0.016
Paper Percent
0.481
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated Paper
Loacation
Brooklyn
High Grade Paper
Material: High Grade Paper • Aggregate Percent: 0.004 • Refuse Percent: 0.004
Material
High Grade Paper
Aggregate Percent
0.004
Refuse Percent
0.004
Mgp Percent
0.0
Paper Percent
0.017
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated Paper
Loacation
Brooklyn
Mixed Low Grade Paper
Material: Mixed Low Grade Paper • Aggregate Percent: 0.085 • Refuse Percent: 0.066
Material
Mixed Low Grade Paper
Aggregate Percent
0.085
Refuse Percent
0.066
Mgp Percent
0.026
Paper Percent
0.32
Organic Percent
0.008
Material Group
Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated Paper
Loacation
Brooklyn
Paper: Compostable/Soiled/Waxed OCC/Kraft
Material: Paper: Compostable/Soiled/Waxed OCC/Kraft • Aggregate Percent: 0.084 • Refuse Percent: 0.081
Material
Paper: Compostable/Soiled/Waxed OCC/Kraft
Aggregate Percent
0.084
Refuse Percent
0.081
Mgp Percent
0.007
Paper Percent
0.011
Organic Percent
0.023
Material Group
Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Organics Suitable for Composting
Loacation
Brooklyn
Other Nonrecyclable Paper
Material: Other Nonrecyclable Paper • Aggregate Percent: 0.01 • Refuse Percent: 0.01
Material
Other Nonrecyclable Paper
Aggregate Percent
0.01
Refuse Percent
0.01
Mgp Percent
0.008
Paper Percent
0.005
Organic Percent
0.004
Material Group
Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Loacation
Brooklyn
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
0.013
Paper Percent
0.004
Organic Percent
0.001
Material Group
Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Brooklyn
#1 PET Bottles
Material: #1 PET Bottles • Aggregate Percent: 0.014 • Refuse Percent: 0.013
Material
#1 PET Bottles
Aggregate Percent
0.014
Refuse Percent
0.013
Mgp Percent
0.063
Paper Percent
0.002
Organic Percent
0.001
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Brooklyn
#2 HDPE Natural Bottles
Material: #2 HDPE Natural Bottles • Aggregate Percent: 0.005 • Refuse Percent: 0.003
Material
#2 HDPE Natural Bottles
Aggregate Percent
0.005
Refuse Percent
0.003
Mgp Percent
0.031
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Brooklyn
#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
0.029
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Brooklyn
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
0.006
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Brooklyn
Rigid Plastic Containers/Packaging
Material: Rigid Plastic Containers/Packaging • Aggregate Percent: 0.018 • Refuse Percent: 0.015
Material
Rigid Plastic Containers/Packaging
Aggregate Percent
0.018
Refuse Percent
0.015
Mgp Percent
0.062
Paper Percent
0.004
Organic Percent
0.004
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Brooklyn
#6 EPS Containers/Packaging (including Single Use)
Material: #6 EPS Containers/Packaging (including Single Use) • Aggregate Percent: 0.008 • Refuse Percent: 0.01
Material
#6 EPS Containers/Packaging (including Single Use)
Aggregate Percent
0.008
Refuse Percent
0.01
Mgp Percent
0.002
Paper Percent
0.003
Organic Percent
0.001
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Loacation
Brooklyn
Film Plastic: Retail Bags/Sleeves
Material: Film Plastic: Retail Bags/Sleeves • Aggregate Percent: 0.021 • Refuse Percent: 0.026
Material
Film Plastic: Retail Bags/Sleeves
Aggregate Percent
0.021
Refuse Percent
0.026
Mgp Percent
0.01
Paper Percent
0.002
Organic Percent
0.005
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Plastic Bags
Loacation
Brooklyn
Film Plastic: Garbage Bags
Material: Film Plastic: Garbage Bags • Aggregate Percent: 0.024 • Refuse Percent: 0.03
Material
Film Plastic: Garbage Bags
Aggregate Percent
0.024
Refuse Percent
0.03
Mgp Percent
0.025
Paper Percent
0.01
Organic Percent
0.009
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Loacation
Brooklyn
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
0.001
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Loacation
Brooklyn
Film Plastic: All Other Film
Material: Film Plastic: All Other Film • Aggregate Percent: 0.026 • Refuse Percent: 0.028
Material
Film Plastic: All Other Film
Aggregate Percent
0.026
Refuse Percent
0.028
Mgp Percent
0.012
Paper Percent
0.003
Organic Percent
0.007
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Loacation
Brooklyn
Single Use Plastic Plates/Cups/Cutlery (excluding EPS)
Material: Single Use Plastic Plates/Cups/Cutlery (excluding EPS) • Aggregate Percent: 0.008 • Refuse Percent: 0.005
Material
Single Use Plastic Plates/Cups/Cutlery (excluding EPS)
Aggregate Percent
0.008
Refuse Percent
0.005
Mgp Percent
0.007
Paper Percent
0.001
Organic Percent
0.001
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Brooklyn
Appliances: Plastic
Material: Appliances: Plastic • Aggregate Percent: 0.001 • Refuse Percent: 0.002
Material
Appliances: Plastic
Aggregate Percent
0.001
Refuse Percent
0.002
Mgp Percent
0.003
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Brooklyn
Bulk/Rigid Plastic
Material: Bulk/Rigid Plastic • Aggregate Percent: 0.011 • Refuse Percent: 0.013
Material
Bulk/Rigid Plastic
Aggregate Percent
0.011
Refuse Percent
0.013
Mgp Percent
0.055
Paper Percent
0.005
Organic Percent
0.005
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Brooklyn
Other Plastics
Material: Other Plastics • Aggregate Percent: 0.012 • Refuse Percent: 0.012
Material
Other Plastics
Aggregate Percent
0.012
Refuse Percent
0.012
Mgp Percent
0.023
Paper Percent
0.002
Organic Percent
0.001
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Brooklyn
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
0.096
Paper Percent
0.002
Organic Percent
0.001
Material Group
Glass
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Brooklyn
Green Container Glass
Material: Green Container Glass • Aggregate Percent: 0.005 • Refuse Percent: 0.002
Material
Green Container Glass
Aggregate Percent
0.005
Refuse Percent
0.002
Mgp Percent
0.041
Paper Percent
0.001
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Glass
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Brooklyn
Brown Container Glass
Material: Brown Container Glass • Aggregate Percent: 0.003 • Refuse Percent: 0.003
Material
Brown Container Glass
Aggregate Percent
0.003
Refuse Percent
0.003
Mgp Percent
0.018
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Glass
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Brooklyn
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
0.003
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Glass
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Brooklyn
Mixed Cullet
Material: Mixed Cullet • Aggregate Percent: 0.012 • Refuse Percent: 0.004
Material
Mixed Cullet
Aggregate Percent
0.012
Refuse Percent
0.004
Mgp Percent
0.107
Paper Percent
0.003
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Glass
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Brooklyn
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
0.0
Material Group
Glass
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Loacation
Brooklyn
Aluminum Cans
Material: Aluminum Cans • Aggregate Percent: 0.003 • Refuse Percent: 0.003
Material
Aluminum Cans
Aggregate Percent
0.003
Refuse Percent
0.003
Mgp Percent
0.011
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Metal
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Brooklyn
Aluminum Foil/Containers
Material: Aluminum Foil/Containers • Aggregate Percent: 0.009 • Refuse Percent: 0.008
Material
Aluminum Foil/Containers
Aggregate Percent
0.009
Refuse Percent
0.008
Mgp Percent
0.014
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Metal
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Brooklyn
Other Aluminum
Material: Other Aluminum • Aggregate Percent: 0.0 • Refuse Percent: 0.0
Material
Other Aluminum
Aggregate Percent
0.0
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
Brooklyn
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