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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
Mgp Percent
0.005
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Queens
Rigid Plastic Containers/Packaging
Material: Rigid Plastic Containers/Packaging • Aggregate Percent: 0.017 • Refuse Percent: 0.012
Material
Rigid Plastic Containers/Packaging
Aggregate Percent
0.017
Refuse Percent
0.012
Mgp Percent
0.065
Paper Percent
0.006
Organic Percent
0.002
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Queens
#6 EPS Containers/Packaging (including Single Use)
Material: #6 EPS Containers/Packaging (including Single Use) • Aggregate Percent: 0.007 • Refuse Percent: 0.009
Material
#6 EPS Containers/Packaging (including Single Use)
Aggregate Percent
0.007
Refuse Percent
0.009
Mgp Percent
0.002
Paper Percent
0.002
Organic Percent
0.001
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Loacation
Queens
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
0.009
Paper Percent
0.005
Organic Percent
0.012
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Plastic Bags
Loacation
Queens
Film Plastic: Garbage Bags
Material: Film Plastic: Garbage Bags • Aggregate Percent: 0.019 • Refuse Percent: 0.02
Material
Film Plastic: Garbage Bags
Aggregate Percent
0.019
Refuse Percent
0.02
Mgp Percent
0.024
Paper Percent
0.009
Organic Percent
0.007
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Loacation
Queens
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
Queens
Film Plastic: All Other Film
Material: Film Plastic: All Other Film • Aggregate Percent: 0.023 • Refuse Percent: 0.026
Material
Film Plastic: All Other Film
Aggregate Percent
0.023
Refuse Percent
0.026
Mgp Percent
0.015
Paper Percent
0.005
Organic Percent
0.009
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Loacation
Queens
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
Mgp Percent
0.008
Paper Percent
0.001
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Queens
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
0.004
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Queens
Bulk/Rigid Plastic
Material: Bulk/Rigid Plastic • Aggregate Percent: 0.01 • Refuse Percent: 0.006
Material
Bulk/Rigid Plastic
Aggregate Percent
0.01
Refuse Percent
0.006
Mgp Percent
0.053
Paper Percent
0.005
Organic Percent
0.001
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Queens
Other Plastics
Material: Other Plastics • Aggregate Percent: 0.014 • Refuse Percent: 0.014
Material
Other Plastics
Aggregate Percent
0.014
Refuse Percent
0.014
Mgp Percent
0.027
Paper Percent
0.003
Organic Percent
0.001
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Queens
Clear Container Glass
Material: Clear Container Glass • Aggregate Percent: 0.016 • Refuse Percent: 0.008
Material
Clear Container Glass
Aggregate Percent
0.016
Refuse Percent
0.008
Mgp Percent
0.101
Paper Percent
0.003
Organic Percent
0.001
Material Group
Glass
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Queens
Green Container Glass
Material: Green Container Glass • Aggregate Percent: 0.005 • Refuse Percent: 0.001
Material
Green Container Glass
Aggregate Percent
0.005
Refuse Percent
0.001
Mgp Percent
0.04
Paper Percent
0.001
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Glass
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Queens
Brown Container Glass
Material: Brown Container Glass • Aggregate Percent: 0.003 • Refuse Percent: 0.002
Material
Brown Container Glass
Aggregate Percent
0.003
Refuse Percent
0.002
Mgp Percent
0.017
Paper Percent
0.001
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Glass
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Queens
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
Queens
Mixed Cullet
Material: Mixed Cullet • Aggregate Percent: 0.011 • Refuse Percent: 0.003
Material
Mixed Cullet
Aggregate Percent
0.011
Refuse Percent
0.003
Mgp Percent
0.082
Paper Percent
0.002
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Glass
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Queens
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
0.007
Paper Percent
0.002
Organic Percent
0.002
Material Group
Glass
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Loacation
Queens
Aluminum Cans
Material: Aluminum Cans • Aggregate Percent: 0.002 • Refuse Percent: 0.002
Material
Aluminum Cans
Aggregate Percent
0.002
Refuse Percent
0.002
Mgp Percent
0.007
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Metal
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Queens
Aluminum Foil/Containers
Material: Aluminum Foil/Containers • Aggregate Percent: 0.007 • Refuse Percent: 0.007
Material
Aluminum Foil/Containers
Aggregate Percent
0.007
Refuse Percent
0.007
Mgp Percent
0.012
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Metal
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Queens
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
0.003
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Metal
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Queens
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
0.011
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Metal
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Queens
Steel/Tin Food Cans
Material: Steel/Tin Food Cans • Aggregate Percent: 0.007 • Refuse Percent: 0.003
Material
Steel/Tin Food Cans
Aggregate Percent
0.007
Refuse Percent
0.003
Mgp Percent
0.045
Paper Percent
0.003
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Metal
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Queens
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
Queens
Other Ferrous
Material: Other Ferrous • Aggregate Percent: 0.01 • Refuse Percent: 0.004
Material
Other Ferrous
Aggregate Percent
0.01
Refuse Percent
0.004
Mgp Percent
0.063
Paper Percent
0.002
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Metal
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Queens
Mixed Metals
Material: Mixed Metals • Aggregate Percent: 0.012 • Refuse Percent: 0.01
Material
Mixed Metals
Aggregate Percent
0.012
Refuse Percent
0.01
Mgp Percent
0.04
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Metal
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Queens
Appliances: Ferrous
Material: Appliances: Ferrous • Aggregate Percent: 0.003 • Refuse Percent: 0.0
Material
Appliances: Ferrous
Aggregate Percent
0.003
Refuse Percent
0.0
Mgp Percent
0.029
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Metal
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Queens
Appliances: Non-Ferrous
Material: Appliances: Non-Ferrous • Aggregate Percent: 0.002 • Refuse Percent: 0.001
Material
Appliances: Non-Ferrous
Aggregate Percent
0.002
Refuse Percent
0.001
Mgp Percent
0.009
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Metal
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Queens
Yard Waste
Material: Yard Waste • Aggregate Percent: 0.088 • Refuse Percent: 0.104
Material
Yard Waste
Aggregate Percent
0.088
Refuse Percent
0.104
Mgp Percent
0.0
Paper Percent
0.002
Organic Percent
0.525
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Organics Suitable for Composting
Loacation
Queens
Food
Material: Food • Aggregate Percent: 0.217 • Refuse Percent: 0.262
Material
Food
Aggregate Percent
0.217
Refuse Percent
0.262
Mgp Percent
0.028
Paper Percent
0.013
Organic Percent
0.368
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Organics Suitable for Composting
Loacation
Queens
Non-C&D Wood
Material: Non-C&D Wood • Aggregate Percent: 0.005 • Refuse Percent: 0.006
Material
Non-C&D Wood
Aggregate Percent
0.005
Refuse Percent
0.006
Mgp Percent
0.002
Paper Percent
0.002
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Loacation
Queens
Textiles: Non-Clothing
Material: Textiles: Non-Clothing • Aggregate Percent: 0.02 • Refuse Percent: 0.024
Material
Textiles: Non-Clothing
Aggregate Percent
0.02
Refuse Percent
0.024
Mgp Percent
0.001
Paper Percent
0.001
Organic Percent
0.001
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Textiles
Loacation
Queens
Textiles: Clothing
Material: Textiles: Clothing • Aggregate Percent: 0.026 • Refuse Percent: 0.032
Material
Textiles: Clothing
Aggregate Percent
0.026
Refuse Percent
0.032
Mgp Percent
0.001
Paper Percent
0.002
Organic Percent
0.003
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Textiles
Loacation
Queens
Carpet/Upholstery
Material: Carpet/Upholstery • Aggregate Percent: 0.009 • Refuse Percent: 0.011
Material
Carpet/Upholstery
Aggregate Percent
0.009
Refuse Percent
0.011
Mgp Percent
0.0
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Loacation
Queens
Disposable Diapers/Sanitary Products
Material: Disposable Diapers/Sanitary Products • Aggregate Percent: 0.044 • Refuse Percent: 0.054
Material
Disposable Diapers/Sanitary Products
Aggregate Percent
0.044
Refuse Percent
0.054
Mgp Percent
0.002
Paper Percent
0.002
Organic Percent
0.004
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Loacation
Queens
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
0.003
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.001
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Loacation
Queens
Shoes/Rubber/Leather
Material: Shoes/Rubber/Leather • Aggregate Percent: 0.011 • Refuse Percent: 0.013
Material
Shoes/Rubber/Leather
Aggregate Percent
0.011
Refuse Percent
0.013
Mgp Percent
0.005
Paper Percent
0.002
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Textiles
Loacation
Queens
Fines
Material: Fines • Aggregate Percent: 0.028 • Refuse Percent: 0.032
Material
Fines
Aggregate Percent
0.028
Refuse Percent
0.032
Mgp Percent
0.012
Paper Percent
0.003
Organic Percent
0.005
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Loacation
Queens
Miscellaneous Organics
Material: Miscellaneous Organics • Aggregate Percent: 0.006 • Refuse Percent: 0.006
Material
Miscellaneous Organics
Aggregate Percent
0.006
Refuse Percent
0.006
Mgp Percent
0.004
Paper Percent
0.001
Organic Percent
0.008
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Loacation
Queens
Audio/Visual Equipment-TV Peripherals (Covered)
Material: Audio/Visual Equipment-TV Peripherals (Covered) • Aggregate Percent: 0.001 • Refuse Percent: 0.001
Material
Audio/Visual Equipment-TV Peripherals (Covered)
Aggregate Percent
0.001
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
Queens
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
0.002
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
E-Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
E-Waste
Loacation
Queens
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
0.002
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
E-Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
E-Waste
Loacation
Queens
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
Queens
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
0.001
Paper Percent
0.001
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
E-Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
E-Waste
Loacation
Queens
Untreated Dimensional Lumber/Pallets/Crates
Material: Untreated Dimensional Lumber/Pallets/Crates • Aggregate Percent: 0.004 • Refuse Percent: 0.006
Material
Untreated Dimensional Lumber/Pallets/Crates
Aggregate Percent
0.004
Refuse Percent
0.006
Mgp Percent
0.0
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
C&D
Dsny Diversion Summary
C&D
Loacation
Queens
Treated/Contaminated Wood
Material: Treated/Contaminated Wood • Aggregate Percent: 0.023 • Refuse Percent: 0.028
Material
Treated/Contaminated Wood
Aggregate Percent
0.023
Refuse Percent
0.028
Mgp Percent
0.001
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
C&D
Dsny Diversion Summary
C&D
Loacation
Queens
Other C&D Debris Not Elsewhere Classified
Material: Other C&D Debris Not Elsewhere Classified • Aggregate Percent: 0.024 • Refuse Percent: 0.029
Material
Other C&D Debris Not Elsewhere Classified
Aggregate Percent
0.024
Refuse Percent
0.029
Mgp Percent
0.005
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.001
Material Group
C&D
Dsny Diversion Summary
C&D
Loacation
Queens
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
Queens
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
Queens
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
Queens
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
Queens
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