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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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Textiles: Non-Clothing
Material: Textiles: Non-Clothing • Aggregate Percent: 0.028 • Refuse Percent: 0.035
Material
Textiles: Non-Clothing
Aggregate Percent
0.028
Refuse Percent
0.035
Mgp Percent
0.002
Paper Percent
0.001
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Textiles
Loacation
Manhattan
Textiles: Clothing
Material: Textiles: Clothing • Aggregate Percent: 0.022 • Refuse Percent: 0.029
Material
Textiles: Clothing
Aggregate Percent
0.022
Refuse Percent
0.029
Mgp Percent
0.0
Paper Percent
0.002
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Textiles
Loacation
Manhattan
Carpet/Upholstery
Material: Carpet/Upholstery • Aggregate Percent: 0.018 • Refuse Percent: 0.023
Material
Carpet/Upholstery
Aggregate Percent
0.018
Refuse Percent
0.023
Mgp Percent
0.0
Paper Percent
0.0
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Loacation
Manhattan
Disposable Diapers/Sanitary Products
Material: Disposable Diapers/Sanitary Products • Aggregate Percent: 0.034 • Refuse Percent: 0.044
Material
Disposable Diapers/Sanitary Products
Aggregate Percent
0.034
Refuse Percent
0.044
Mgp Percent
0.0
Paper Percent
0.0
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Loacation
Manhattan
Animal By-Products
Material: Animal By-Products • Aggregate Percent: 0.011 • Refuse Percent: 0.014
Material
Animal By-Products
Aggregate Percent
0.011
Refuse Percent
0.014
Mgp Percent
0.001
Paper Percent
0.0
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Loacation
Manhattan
Shoes/Rubber/Leather
Material: Shoes/Rubber/Leather • Aggregate Percent: 0.008 • Refuse Percent: 0.01
Material
Shoes/Rubber/Leather
Aggregate Percent
0.008
Refuse Percent
0.01
Mgp Percent
0.002
Paper Percent
0.0
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Textiles
Loacation
Manhattan
Fines
Material: Fines • Aggregate Percent: 0.028 • Refuse Percent: 0.034
Material
Fines
Aggregate Percent
0.028
Refuse Percent
0.034
Mgp Percent
0.021
Paper Percent
0.002
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Loacation
Manhattan
Miscellaneous Organics
Material: Miscellaneous Organics • Aggregate Percent: 0.005 • Refuse Percent: 0.006
Material
Miscellaneous Organics
Aggregate Percent
0.005
Refuse Percent
0.006
Mgp Percent
0.001
Paper Percent
0.0
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Loacation
Manhattan
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
0.002
Paper Percent
0.0
Material Group
E-Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
E-Waste
Loacation
Manhattan
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
Material Group
E-Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
E-Waste
Loacation
Manhattan
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
Manhattan
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
Manhattan
Other Computer Equipment
Material: Other Computer Equipment • Aggregate Percent: 0.003 • Refuse Percent: 0.003
Material
Other Computer Equipment
Aggregate Percent
0.003
Refuse Percent
0.003
Mgp Percent
0.008
Paper Percent
0.0
Material Group
E-Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
E-Waste
Loacation
Manhattan
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
Manhattan
Treated/Contaminated Wood
Material: Treated/Contaminated Wood • Aggregate Percent: 0.004 • Refuse Percent: 0.006
Material
Treated/Contaminated Wood
Aggregate Percent
0.004
Refuse Percent
0.006
Mgp Percent
0.0
Paper Percent
0.0
Material Group
C&D
Dsny Diversion Summary
C&D
Loacation
Manhattan
Other C&D Debris Not Elsewhere Classified
Material: Other C&D Debris Not Elsewhere Classified • Aggregate Percent: 0.016 • Refuse Percent: 0.02
Material
Other C&D Debris Not Elsewhere Classified
Aggregate Percent
0.016
Refuse Percent
0.02
Mgp Percent
0.001
Paper Percent
0.0
Material Group
C&D
Dsny Diversion Summary
C&D
Loacation
Manhattan
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
Manhattan
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
Manhattan
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
Manhattan
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
Manhattan
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
Manhattan
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
Manhattan
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
Manhattan
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
Material Group
Special Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
HHW
Loacation
Manhattan
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
Manhattan
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
Manhattan
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
Manhattan
Home Medical Products
Material: Home Medical Products • Aggregate Percent: 0.004 • Refuse Percent: 0.004
Material
Home Medical Products
Aggregate Percent
0.004
Refuse Percent
0.004
Mgp Percent
0.001
Paper Percent
0.0
Material Group
Special Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
HHW
Loacation
Manhattan
Other Potentially Harmful Wastes
Material: Other Potentially Harmful Wastes • Aggregate Percent: 0.002 • Refuse Percent: 0.002
Material
Other Potentially Harmful Wastes
Aggregate Percent
0.002
Refuse Percent
0.002
Mgp Percent
0.001
Paper Percent
0.0
Material Group
Special Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
HHW
Loacation
Manhattan
Miscellaneous Inorganics
Material: Miscellaneous Inorganics • Aggregate Percent: 0.009 • Refuse Percent: 0.01
Material
Miscellaneous Inorganics
Aggregate Percent
0.009
Refuse Percent
0.01
Mgp Percent
0.01
Paper Percent
0.003
Material Group
Miscellaneous Inorganics
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Loacation
Manhattan
Newspaper
Material: Newspaper • Aggregate Percent: 0.021 • Refuse Percent: 0.007
Material
Newspaper
Aggregate Percent
0.021
Refuse Percent
0.007
Mgp Percent
0.008
Paper Percent
0.137
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated Paper
Loacation
Staten Island
Plain OCC/Kraft Paper
Material: Plain OCC/Kraft Paper • Aggregate Percent: 0.055 • Refuse Percent: 0.014
Material
Plain OCC/Kraft Paper
Aggregate Percent
0.055
Refuse Percent
0.014
Mgp Percent
0.007
Paper Percent
0.411
Organic Percent
0.002
Material Group
Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated Paper
Loacation
Staten Island
High Grade Paper
Material: High Grade Paper • Aggregate Percent: 0.006 • Refuse Percent: 0.005
Material
High Grade Paper
Aggregate Percent
0.006
Refuse Percent
0.005
Mgp Percent
0.002
Paper Percent
0.018
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated Paper
Loacation
Staten Island
Mixed Low Grade Paper
Material: Mixed Low Grade Paper • Aggregate Percent: 0.087 • Refuse Percent: 0.061
Material
Mixed Low Grade Paper
Aggregate Percent
0.087
Refuse Percent
0.061
Mgp Percent
0.023
Paper Percent
0.347
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated Paper
Loacation
Staten Island
Paper: Compostable/Soiled/Waxed OCC/Kraft
Material: Paper: Compostable/Soiled/Waxed OCC/Kraft • Aggregate Percent: 0.088 • Refuse Percent: 0.11
Material
Paper: Compostable/Soiled/Waxed OCC/Kraft
Aggregate Percent
0.088
Refuse Percent
0.11
Mgp Percent
0.009
Paper Percent
0.01
Organic Percent
0.006
Material Group
Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Organics Suitable for Composting
Loacation
Staten Island
Other Nonrecyclable Paper
Material: Other Nonrecyclable Paper • Aggregate Percent: 0.011 • Refuse Percent: 0.012
Material
Other Nonrecyclable Paper
Aggregate Percent
0.011
Refuse Percent
0.012
Mgp Percent
0.007
Paper Percent
0.009
Organic Percent
0.001
Material Group
Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Loacation
Staten Island
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
0.01
Paper Percent
0.002
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Staten Island
#1 PET Bottles
Material: #1 PET Bottles • Aggregate Percent: 0.013 • Refuse Percent: 0.008
Material
#1 PET Bottles
Aggregate Percent
0.013
Refuse Percent
0.008
Mgp Percent
0.069
Paper Percent
0.003
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Staten Island
#2 HDPE Natural Bottles
Material: #2 HDPE Natural Bottles • Aggregate Percent: 0.003 • Refuse Percent: 0.001
Material
#2 HDPE Natural Bottles
Aggregate Percent
0.003
Refuse Percent
0.001
Mgp Percent
0.022
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Staten Island
#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
0.032
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Staten Island
Other Plastic Bottles
Material: Other Plastic Bottles • Aggregate Percent: 0.001 • Refuse Percent: 0.0
Material
Other Plastic Bottles
Aggregate Percent
0.001
Refuse Percent
0.0
Mgp Percent
0.004
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Staten Island
Rigid Plastic Containers/Packaging
Material: Rigid Plastic Containers/Packaging • Aggregate Percent: 0.019 • Refuse Percent: 0.016
Material
Rigid Plastic Containers/Packaging
Aggregate Percent
0.019
Refuse Percent
0.016
Mgp Percent
0.061
Paper Percent
0.006
Organic Percent
0.001
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Staten Island
#6 EPS Containers/Packaging (including Single Use)
Material: #6 EPS Containers/Packaging (including Single Use) • Aggregate Percent: 0.006 • Refuse Percent: 0.007
Material
#6 EPS Containers/Packaging (including Single Use)
Aggregate Percent
0.006
Refuse Percent
0.007
Mgp Percent
0.001
Paper Percent
0.002
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Loacation
Staten Island
Film Plastic: Retail Bags/Sleeves
Material: Film Plastic: Retail Bags/Sleeves • Aggregate Percent: 0.013 • Refuse Percent: 0.015
Material
Film Plastic: Retail Bags/Sleeves
Aggregate Percent
0.013
Refuse Percent
0.015
Mgp Percent
0.009
Paper Percent
0.003
Organic Percent
0.001
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Plastic Bags
Loacation
Staten Island
Film Plastic: Garbage Bags
Material: Film Plastic: Garbage Bags • Aggregate Percent: 0.018 • Refuse Percent: 0.019
Material
Film Plastic: Garbage Bags
Aggregate Percent
0.018
Refuse Percent
0.019
Mgp Percent
0.023
Paper Percent
0.007
Organic Percent
0.008
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Loacation
Staten Island
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
Staten Island
Film Plastic: All Other Film
Material: Film Plastic: All Other Film • Aggregate Percent: 0.022 • Refuse Percent: 0.026
Material
Film Plastic: All Other Film
Aggregate Percent
0.022
Refuse Percent
0.026
Mgp Percent
0.013
Paper Percent
0.004
Organic Percent
0.001
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Loacation
Staten Island
Single Use Plastic Plates/Cups/Cutlery (excluding EPS)
Material: Single Use Plastic Plates/Cups/Cutlery (excluding EPS) • Aggregate Percent: 0.005 • Refuse Percent: 0.006
Material
Single Use Plastic Plates/Cups/Cutlery (excluding EPS)
Aggregate Percent
0.005
Refuse Percent
0.006
Mgp Percent
0.007
Paper Percent
0.001
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Staten Island
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
0.007
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Staten Island
Bulk/Rigid Plastic
Material: Bulk/Rigid Plastic • Aggregate Percent: 0.009 • Refuse Percent: 0.005
Material
Bulk/Rigid Plastic
Aggregate Percent
0.009
Refuse Percent
0.005
Mgp Percent
0.048
Paper Percent
0.004
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Loacation
Staten Island
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