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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: 0.002 • Refuse Percent: 0.004
Material
Other Non-Ferrous
Aggregate Percent
0.002
Refuse Percent
0.004
Mgp Percent
0.009
Paper Percent
0.001
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Metal
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Brooklyn
Steel/Tin Food Cans
Material: Steel/Tin Food Cans • Aggregate Percent: 0.008 • Refuse Percent: 0.007
Material
Steel/Tin Food Cans
Aggregate Percent
0.008
Refuse Percent
0.007
Mgp Percent
0.044
Paper Percent
0.001
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Metal
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Brooklyn
Empty Aerosol Cans
Material: Empty Aerosol Cans • Aggregate Percent: 0.001 • Refuse Percent: 0.001
Material
Empty Aerosol Cans
Aggregate Percent
0.001
Refuse Percent
0.001
Mgp Percent
0.005
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Metal
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Brooklyn
Other Ferrous
Material: Other Ferrous • Aggregate Percent: 0.013 • Refuse Percent: 0.003
Material
Other Ferrous
Aggregate Percent
0.013
Refuse Percent
0.003
Mgp Percent
0.092
Paper Percent
0.004
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Metal
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Brooklyn
Mixed Metals
Material: Mixed Metals • Aggregate Percent: 0.008 • Refuse Percent: 0.005
Material
Mixed Metals
Aggregate Percent
0.008
Refuse Percent
0.005
Mgp Percent
0.023
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Metal
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Brooklyn
Appliances: Ferrous
Material: Appliances: Ferrous • Aggregate Percent: 0.004 • Refuse Percent: 0.001
Material
Appliances: Ferrous
Aggregate Percent
0.004
Refuse Percent
0.001
Mgp Percent
0.026
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Metal
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Brooklyn
Appliances: Non-Ferrous
Material: Appliances: Non-Ferrous • Aggregate Percent: 0.001 • Refuse Percent: 0.0
Material
Appliances: Non-Ferrous
Aggregate Percent
0.001
Refuse Percent
0.0
Mgp Percent
0.006
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Metal
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Brooklyn
Yard Waste
Material: Yard Waste • Aggregate Percent: 0.045 • Refuse Percent: 0.039
Material
Yard Waste
Aggregate Percent
0.045
Refuse Percent
0.039
Mgp Percent
0.0
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.567
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Organics Suitable for Composting
Loacation
Brooklyn
Food
Material: Food • Aggregate Percent: 0.207 • Refuse Percent: 0.264
Material
Food
Aggregate Percent
0.207
Refuse Percent
0.264
Mgp Percent
0.028
Paper Percent
0.008
Organic Percent
0.343
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Organics Suitable for Composting
Loacation
Brooklyn
Non-C&D Wood
Material: Non-C&D Wood • Aggregate Percent: 0.003 • Refuse Percent: 0.002
Material
Non-C&D Wood
Aggregate Percent
0.003
Refuse Percent
0.002
Mgp Percent
0.002
Paper Percent
0.001
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Loacation
Brooklyn
Textiles: Non-Clothing
Material: Textiles: Non-Clothing • Aggregate Percent: 0.023 • Refuse Percent: 0.035
Material
Textiles: Non-Clothing
Aggregate Percent
0.023
Refuse Percent
0.035
Mgp Percent
0.002
Paper Percent
0.001
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Textiles
Loacation
Brooklyn
Textiles: Clothing
Material: Textiles: Clothing • Aggregate Percent: 0.026 • Refuse Percent: 0.057
Material
Textiles: Clothing
Aggregate Percent
0.026
Refuse Percent
0.057
Mgp Percent
0.004
Paper Percent
0.001
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Textiles
Loacation
Brooklyn
Carpet/Upholstery
Material: Carpet/Upholstery • Aggregate Percent: 0.017 • Refuse Percent: 0.019
Material
Carpet/Upholstery
Aggregate Percent
0.017
Refuse Percent
0.019
Mgp Percent
0.0
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Loacation
Brooklyn
Disposable Diapers/Sanitary Products
Material: Disposable Diapers/Sanitary Products • Aggregate Percent: 0.044 • Refuse Percent: 0.059
Material
Disposable Diapers/Sanitary Products
Aggregate Percent
0.044
Refuse Percent
0.059
Mgp Percent
0.002
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.002
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Loacation
Brooklyn
Animal By-Products
Material: Animal By-Products • Aggregate Percent: 0.015 • Refuse Percent: 0.015
Material
Animal By-Products
Aggregate Percent
0.015
Refuse Percent
0.015
Mgp Percent
0.001
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.001
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Loacation
Brooklyn
Shoes/Rubber/Leather
Material: Shoes/Rubber/Leather • Aggregate Percent: 0.013 • Refuse Percent: 0.011
Material
Shoes/Rubber/Leather
Aggregate Percent
0.013
Refuse Percent
0.011
Mgp Percent
0.009
Paper Percent
0.001
Organic Percent
0.003
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Textiles
Loacation
Brooklyn
Fines
Material: Fines • Aggregate Percent: 0.031 • Refuse Percent: 0.026
Material
Fines
Aggregate Percent
0.031
Refuse Percent
0.026
Mgp Percent
0.014
Paper Percent
0.002
Organic Percent
0.005
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Loacation
Brooklyn
Miscellaneous Organics
Material: Miscellaneous Organics • Aggregate Percent: 0.007 • Refuse Percent: 0.005
Material
Miscellaneous Organics
Aggregate Percent
0.007
Refuse Percent
0.005
Mgp Percent
0.002
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.001
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Loacation
Brooklyn
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
Brooklyn
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
0.004
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.002
Material Group
E-Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
E-Waste
Loacation
Brooklyn
Computer Monitors
Material: Computer Monitors • Aggregate Percent: 0.0 • Refuse Percent: 0.002
Material
Computer Monitors
Aggregate Percent
0.0
Refuse Percent
0.002
Mgp Percent
0.0
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
E-Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
E-Waste
Loacation
Brooklyn
Televisions
Material: Televisions • Aggregate Percent: 0.0 • Refuse Percent: 0.001
Material
Televisions
Aggregate Percent
0.0
Refuse Percent
0.001
Mgp Percent
0.0
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
E-Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
E-Waste
Loacation
Brooklyn
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
0.002
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.001
Material Group
E-Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
E-Waste
Loacation
Brooklyn
Untreated Dimensional Lumber/Pallets/Crates
Material: Untreated Dimensional Lumber/Pallets/Crates • Aggregate Percent: 0.005 • Refuse Percent: 0.0
Material
Untreated Dimensional Lumber/Pallets/Crates
Aggregate Percent
0.005
Refuse Percent
0.0
Mgp Percent
0.0
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
C&D
Dsny Diversion Summary
C&D
Loacation
Brooklyn
Treated/Contaminated Wood
Material: Treated/Contaminated Wood • Aggregate Percent: 0.023 • Refuse Percent: 0.03
Material
Treated/Contaminated Wood
Aggregate Percent
0.023
Refuse Percent
0.03
Mgp Percent
0.001
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
C&D
Dsny Diversion Summary
C&D
Loacation
Brooklyn
Other C&D Debris Not Elsewhere Classified
Material: Other C&D Debris Not Elsewhere Classified • Aggregate Percent: 0.021 • Refuse Percent: 0.019
Material
Other C&D Debris Not Elsewhere Classified
Aggregate Percent
0.021
Refuse Percent
0.019
Mgp Percent
0.002
Paper Percent
0.002
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
C&D
Dsny Diversion Summary
C&D
Loacation
Brooklyn
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
Brooklyn
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
Brooklyn
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
Brooklyn
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
Brooklyn
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
Brooklyn
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
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Special Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
HHW
Loacation
Brooklyn
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
0.001
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Special Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
HHW
Loacation
Brooklyn
Dry-Cell Batteries
Material: Dry-Cell Batteries • Aggregate Percent: 0.0 • Refuse Percent: 0.001
Material
Dry-Cell Batteries
Aggregate Percent
0.0
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
Brooklyn
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
Brooklyn
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
Brooklyn
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
Brooklyn
Home Medical Products
Material: Home Medical Products • Aggregate Percent: 0.001 • Refuse Percent: 0.002
Material
Home Medical Products
Aggregate Percent
0.001
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
Brooklyn
Other Potentially Harmful Wastes
Material: Other Potentially Harmful Wastes • Aggregate Percent: 0.0 • Refuse Percent: 0.001
Material
Other Potentially Harmful Wastes
Aggregate Percent
0.0
Refuse Percent
0.001
Mgp Percent
0.0
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Special Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
HHW
Loacation
Brooklyn
Miscellaneous Inorganics
Material: Miscellaneous Inorganics • Aggregate Percent: 0.009 • Refuse Percent: 0.007
Material
Miscellaneous Inorganics
Aggregate Percent
0.009
Refuse Percent
0.007
Mgp Percent
0.012
Paper Percent
0.001
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Miscellaneous Inorganics
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Loacation
Brooklyn
Newspaper
Material: Newspaper • Aggregate Percent: 0.018 • Refuse Percent: 0.01
Material
Newspaper
Aggregate Percent
0.018
Refuse Percent
0.01
Mgp Percent
0.011
Paper Percent
0.095
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated Paper
Loacation
Queens
Plain OCC/Kraft Paper
Material: Plain OCC/Kraft Paper • Aggregate Percent: 0.055 • Refuse Percent: 0.013
Material
Plain OCC/Kraft Paper
Aggregate Percent
0.055
Refuse Percent
0.013
Mgp Percent
0.014
Paper Percent
0.463
Organic Percent
0.004
Material Group
Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated Paper
Loacation
Queens
High Grade Paper
Material: High Grade Paper • Aggregate Percent: 0.006 • Refuse Percent: 0.004
Material
High Grade Paper
Aggregate Percent
0.006
Refuse Percent
0.004
Mgp Percent
0.001
Paper Percent
0.026
Organic Percent
0.001
Material Group
Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated Paper
Loacation
Queens
Mixed Low Grade Paper
Material: Mixed Low Grade Paper • Aggregate Percent: 0.077 • Refuse Percent: 0.056
Material
Mixed Low Grade Paper
Aggregate Percent
0.077
Refuse Percent
0.056
Mgp Percent
0.034
Paper Percent
0.306
Organic Percent
0.013
Material Group
Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated Paper
Loacation
Queens
Paper: Compostable/Soiled/Waxed OCC/Kraft
Material: Paper: Compostable/Soiled/Waxed OCC/Kraft • Aggregate Percent: 0.08 • Refuse Percent: 0.097
Material
Paper: Compostable/Soiled/Waxed OCC/Kraft
Aggregate Percent
0.08
Refuse Percent
0.097
Mgp Percent
0.007
Paper Percent
0.013
Organic Percent
0.021
Material Group
Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Organics Suitable for Composting
Loacation
Queens
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
0.008
Paper Percent
0.006
Organic Percent
0.006
Material Group
Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Loacation
Queens
Paper Beverage Cartons/Aseptic Boxes
Material: Paper Beverage Cartons/Aseptic Boxes • Aggregate Percent: 0.003 • Refuse Percent: 0.002
Material
Paper Beverage Cartons/Aseptic Boxes
Aggregate Percent
0.003
Refuse Percent
0.002
Mgp Percent
0.015
Paper Percent
0.004
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Queens
#1 PET Bottles
Material: #1 PET Bottles • Aggregate Percent: 0.011 • Refuse Percent: 0.006
Material
#1 PET Bottles
Aggregate Percent
0.011
Refuse Percent
0.006
Mgp Percent
0.058
Paper Percent
0.003
Organic Percent
0.001
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Queens
#2 HDPE Natural Bottles
Material: #2 HDPE Natural Bottles • Aggregate Percent: 0.005 • Refuse Percent: 0.001
Material
#2 HDPE Natural Bottles
Aggregate Percent
0.005
Refuse Percent
0.001
Mgp Percent
0.038
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Queens
#2 HDPE Pigmented Bottles
Material: #2 HDPE Pigmented Bottles • Aggregate Percent: 0.005 • Refuse Percent: 0.002
Material
#2 HDPE Pigmented Bottles
Aggregate Percent
0.005
Refuse Percent
0.002
Mgp Percent
0.041
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.001
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Queens
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