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DSNY Waste Characterization - Comparative Categories

The NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY) has conducted four waste characterization studies to date: 2005, 2013, 2017, and 2023. This dataset contains the main categories used in all four studies as well as the comparative categories used to consolidate material types over time.

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Newspaper
2005 Category: Newspaper • 2013 Category: Newspaper • 2017 Category: Newspaper
2005 Category
Newspaper
2013 Category
Newspaper
2017 Category
Newspaper
2023 Category
Newspaper
Comparative Category
Newspaper
Plain OCC/Kraft Paper
2005 Category: Plain OCC/Kraft Paper • 2013 Category: Plain OCC/Kraft Paper • 2017 Category: Plain OCC/Kraft Paper
2005 Category
Plain OCC/Kraft Paper
2013 Category
Plain OCC/Kraft Paper
2017 Category
Plain OCC/Kraft Paper
2023 Category
Plain OCC/Kraft Paper
Comparative Category
Plain OCC/Kraft Paper
Paper Bags
2005 Category: Paper Bags • 2013 Category: Plain OCC/Kraft Paper • 2017 Category: Plain OCC/Kraft Paper
2005 Category
Paper Bags
2013 Category
Plain OCC/Kraft Paper
2017 Category
Plain OCC/Kraft Paper
2023 Category
Plain OCC/Kraft Paper
Comparative Category
Plain OCC/Kraft Paper
High Grade Paper
2005 Category: High Grade Paper • 2013 Category: High Grade Paper • 2017 Category: High Grade Paper
2005 Category
High Grade Paper
2013 Category
High Grade Paper
2017 Category
High Grade Paper
2023 Category
High Grade Paper
Comparative Category
High Grade Paper
Mixed Low Grade Paper
2005 Category: Mixed Low Grade Paper • 2013 Category: Mixed Low Grade Paper • 2017 Category: Mixed Low Grade Paper
2005 Category
Mixed Low Grade Paper
2013 Category
Mixed Low Grade Paper
2017 Category
Mixed Low Grade Paper
2023 Category
Mixed Low Grade Paper
Comparative Category
Mixed Low Grade Paper
Phone Books/Paperbacks
2005 Category: Phone Books/Paperbacks • 2013 Category: Mixed Low Grade Paper • 2017 Category: Mixed Low Grade Paper
2005 Category
Phone Books/Paperbacks
2013 Category
Mixed Low Grade Paper
2017 Category
Mixed Low Grade Paper
2023 Category
Mixed Low Grade Paper
Comparative Category
Mixed Low Grade Paper
Mixed Low Grade Paper
2005 Category: Mixed Low Grade Paper • 2013 Category: Mixed Low Grade Paper • 2017 Category: Mixed Low Grade Paper
2005 Category
Mixed Low Grade Paper
2013 Category
Mixed Low Grade Paper
2017 Category
Mixed Low Grade Paper
2023 Category
Shredded Paper
Comparative Category
Mixed Low Grade Paper
Compostable/Soiled Paper/Waxed OCC/Kraft
2005 Category: Compostable/Soiled Paper/Waxed OCC/Kraft • 2013 Category: Paper: Compostable/Soiled/Waxed OCC/Kraft • 2017 Category: Paper: Compostable/Soiled/Waxed OCC/Kraft
2005 Category
Compostable/Soiled Paper/Waxed OCC/Kraft
2013 Category
Paper: Compostable/Soiled/Waxed OCC/Kraft
2017 Category
Paper: Compostable/Soiled/Waxed OCC/Kraft
2023 Category
Compostable: Other Soiled Paper/Waxed OCC/Kraft
Comparative Category
Paper: Compostable/Soiled/Waxed OCC/Kraft
Compostable/Soiled Paper/Waxed OCC/Kraft
2005 Category: Compostable/Soiled Paper/Waxed OCC/Kraft • 2013 Category: Paper: Compostable/Soiled/Waxed OCC/Kraft • 2017 Category: Paper: Compostable/Soiled/Waxed OCC/Kraft
2005 Category
Compostable/Soiled Paper/Waxed OCC/Kraft
2013 Category
Paper: Compostable/Soiled/Waxed OCC/Kraft
2017 Category
Paper: Compostable/Soiled/Waxed OCC/Kraft
2023 Category
Compostable: Containers & Packaging
Comparative Category
Paper: Compostable/Soiled/Waxed OCC/Kraft
Single Use Paper Plates, Cups
2005 Category: Single Use Paper Plates, Cups • 2013 Category: Paper: Compostable/Soiled/Waxed OCC/Kraft • 2017 Category: Paper: Compostable/Soiled/Waxed OCC/Kraft
2005 Category
Single Use Paper Plates, Cups
2013 Category
Paper: Compostable/Soiled/Waxed OCC/Kraft
2017 Category
Paper: Compostable/Soiled/Waxed OCC/Kraft
2023 Category
Compostable: Other Soiled Paper/Waxed OCC/Kraft
Comparative Category
Paper: Compostable/Soiled/Waxed OCC/Kraft
Other Nonrecyclable Paper
2005 Category: Other Nonrecyclable Paper • 2013 Category: Other Nonrecyclable Paper • 2017 Category: Other Nonrecyclable Paper
2005 Category
Other Nonrecyclable Paper
2013 Category
Other Nonrecyclable Paper
2017 Category
Other Nonrecyclable Paper
2023 Category
Other Non-recyclable Paper
Comparative Category
Other Nonrecyclable Paper
Polycoated Paper Containers
2005 Category: Polycoated Paper Containers • 2013 Category: Paper Beverage Cartons/Aseptic Boxes • 2017 Category: Paper Beverage Cartons/Aseptic Boxes
2005 Category
Polycoated Paper Containers
2013 Category
Paper Beverage Cartons/Aseptic Boxes
2017 Category
Paper Beverage Cartons/Aseptic Boxes
2023 Category
Beverage Cartons & Aseptic Boxes
Comparative Category
Paper Beverage Cartons/Aseptic Boxes
PET Bottles
2005 Category: PET Bottles • 2013 Category: #1 PET Bottles • 2017 Category: #1 PET Bottles
2005 Category
PET Bottles
2013 Category
#1 PET Bottles
2017 Category
#1 PET Bottles
2023 Category
#1 PET Bottles - Clear & Green
Comparative Category
#1 PET Bottles
PET Bottles
2005 Category: PET Bottles • 2013 Category: #1 PET Bottles • 2017 Category: #1 PET Bottles
2005 Category
PET Bottles
2013 Category
#1 PET Bottles
2017 Category
#1 PET Bottles
2023 Category
#1 PET Bottles - All Other Colors
Comparative Category
#1 PET Bottles
HDPE Bottles: Natural
2005 Category: HDPE Bottles: Natural • 2013 Category: #2 HDPE Natural Bottles • 2017 Category: #2 HDPE Natural Bottles
2005 Category
HDPE Bottles: Natural
2013 Category
#2 HDPE Natural Bottles
2017 Category
#2 HDPE Natural Bottles
2023 Category
#2 HDPE Natural Bottles
Comparative Category
#2 HDPE Natural Bottles
HDPE Bottles: Colored
2005 Category: HDPE Bottles: Colored • 2013 Category: #2 HDPE Pigmented Bottles • 2017 Category: #2 HDPE Pigmented Bottles
2005 Category
HDPE Bottles: Colored
2013 Category
#2 HDPE Pigmented Bottles
2017 Category
#2 HDPE Pigmented Bottles
2023 Category
#2 HDPE Colored Bottles
Comparative Category
#2 HDPE Pigmented Bottles
#3 Through #7 Bottles: #3 PVC
2005 Category: #3 Through #7 Bottles: #3 PVC • 2013 Category: Other Plastic Bottles • 2017 Category: Other Plastic Bottles
2005 Category
#3 Through #7 Bottles: #3 PVC
2013 Category
Other Plastic Bottles
2017 Category
Other Plastic Bottles
2023 Category
#3-#7 & Unlabeled Bottles
Comparative Category
Other Plastic Bottles
#3 Through #7 Bottles: #4 LDPE
2005 Category: #3 Through #7 Bottles: #4 LDPE • 2013 Category: Other Plastic Bottles • 2017 Category: Other Plastic Bottles
2005 Category
#3 Through #7 Bottles: #4 LDPE
2013 Category
Other Plastic Bottles
2017 Category
Other Plastic Bottles
2023 Category
#3-#7 & Unlabeled Bottles
Comparative Category
Other Plastic Bottles
#3 Through #7 Bottles: #5 PP
2005 Category: #3 Through #7 Bottles: #5 PP • 2013 Category: Other Plastic Bottles • 2017 Category: Other Plastic Bottles
2005 Category
#3 Through #7 Bottles: #5 PP
2013 Category
Other Plastic Bottles
2017 Category
Other Plastic Bottles
2023 Category
#3-#7 & Unlabeled Bottles
Comparative Category
Other Plastic Bottles
#3 Through #7 Bottles: #7 Other
2005 Category: #3 Through #7 Bottles: #7 Other • 2013 Category: Other Plastic Bottles • 2017 Category: Other Plastic Bottles
2005 Category
#3 Through #7 Bottles: #7 Other
2013 Category
Other Plastic Bottles
2017 Category
Other Plastic Bottles
2023 Category
#3-#7 & Unlabeled Bottles
Comparative Category
Other Plastic Bottles
#1-#2 Tubs/Trays/Other Containers: #1 PET
2005 Category: #1-#2 Tubs/Trays/Other Containers: #1 PET • 2013 Category: Rigid Plastic Containers/Packaging • 2017 Category: Rigid Plastic Containers/Packaging
2005 Category
#1-#2 Tubs/Trays/Other Containers: #1 PET
2013 Category
Rigid Plastic Containers/Packaging
2017 Category
Rigid Plastic Containers/Packaging
2023 Category
#1-#7 Other Rigid Containers/Packaging
Comparative Category
Rigid Plastic Containers/Packaging
#1-#2 Tubs/Trays/Other Containers: #2 HDPE
2005 Category: #1-#2 Tubs/Trays/Other Containers: #2 HDPE • 2013 Category: Rigid Plastic Containers/Packaging • 2017 Category: Rigid Plastic Containers/Packaging
2005 Category
#1-#2 Tubs/Trays/Other Containers: #2 HDPE
2013 Category
Rigid Plastic Containers/Packaging
2017 Category
Rigid Plastic Containers/Packaging
2023 Category
#1-#7 Other Rigid Containers/Packaging
Comparative Category
Rigid Plastic Containers/Packaging
#3 Through #7 Tubs: #3 PVC
2005 Category: #3 Through #7 Tubs: #3 PVC • 2013 Category: Rigid Plastic Containers/Packaging • 2017 Category: Rigid Plastic Containers/Packaging
2005 Category
#3 Through #7 Tubs: #3 PVC
2013 Category
Rigid Plastic Containers/Packaging
2017 Category
Rigid Plastic Containers/Packaging
2023 Category
#1-#7 Other Rigid Containers/Packaging
Comparative Category
Rigid Plastic Containers/Packaging
#3 Through #7 Tubs: #4 LDPE
2005 Category: #3 Through #7 Tubs: #4 LDPE • 2013 Category: Rigid Plastic Containers/Packaging • 2017 Category: Rigid Plastic Containers/Packaging
2005 Category
#3 Through #7 Tubs: #4 LDPE
2013 Category
Rigid Plastic Containers/Packaging
2017 Category
Rigid Plastic Containers/Packaging
2023 Category
#1-#7 Other Rigid Containers/Packaging
Comparative Category
Rigid Plastic Containers/Packaging
#3 Through #7 Tubs: #5 PP
2005 Category: #3 Through #7 Tubs: #5 PP • 2013 Category: Rigid Plastic Containers/Packaging • 2017 Category: Rigid Plastic Containers/Packaging
2005 Category
#3 Through #7 Tubs: #5 PP
2013 Category
Rigid Plastic Containers/Packaging
2017 Category
Rigid Plastic Containers/Packaging
2023 Category
#1-#7 Other Rigid Containers/Packaging
Comparative Category
Rigid Plastic Containers/Packaging
#3 Through #7 Tubs: #7 Other
2005 Category: #3 Through #7 Tubs: #7 Other • 2013 Category: Rigid Plastic Containers/Packaging • 2017 Category: Rigid Plastic Containers/Packaging
2005 Category
#3 Through #7 Tubs: #7 Other
2013 Category
Rigid Plastic Containers/Packaging
2017 Category
Rigid Plastic Containers/Packaging
2023 Category
#1-#7 Other Rigid Containers/Packaging
Comparative Category
Rigid Plastic Containers/Packaging
Rigid Polystyrene Containers and Packaging
2005 Category: Rigid Polystyrene Containers and Packaging • 2013 Category: Rigid Plastic Containers/Packaging • 2017 Category: Rigid Plastic Containers/Packaging
2005 Category
Rigid Polystyrene Containers and Packaging
2013 Category
Rigid Plastic Containers/Packaging
2017 Category
Rigid Plastic Containers/Packaging
2023 Category
#1-#7 Other Rigid Containers/Packaging
Comparative Category
Rigid Plastic Containers/Packaging
Other Rigid Containers/Packaging
2005 Category: Other Rigid Containers/Packaging • 2013 Category: Rigid Plastic Containers/Packaging • 2017 Category: Rigid Plastic Containers/Packaging
2005 Category
Other Rigid Containers/Packaging
2013 Category
Rigid Plastic Containers/Packaging
2017 Category
Rigid Plastic Containers/Packaging
2023 Category
#1-#7 Other Rigid Containers/Packaging
Comparative Category
Rigid Plastic Containers/Packaging
Other Rigid Containers/Packaging
2005 Category: Other Rigid Containers/Packaging • 2013 Category: Rigid Plastic Containers/Packaging • 2017 Category: Rigid Plastic Containers/Packaging
2005 Category
Other Rigid Containers/Packaging
2013 Category
Rigid Plastic Containers/Packaging
2017 Category
Rigid Plastic Containers/Packaging
2023 Category
Thermoforms
Comparative Category
Rigid Plastic Containers/Packaging
Other Rigid Containers/Packaging
2005 Category: Other Rigid Containers/Packaging • 2013 Category: Rigid Plastic Containers/Packaging • 2017 Category: Rigid Plastic Containers/Packaging
2005 Category
Other Rigid Containers/Packaging
2013 Category
Rigid Plastic Containers/Packaging
2017 Category
Rigid Plastic Containers/Packaging
2023 Category
Tubs & Lids
Comparative Category
Rigid Plastic Containers/Packaging
Expanded Polystyrene Containers and Packaging
2005 Category: Expanded Polystyrene Containers and Packaging • 2013 Category: #6 EPS Containers/Packaging (including Single Use) • 2017 Category: #6 EPS Containers/Packaging (including Single Use)
2005 Category
Expanded Polystyrene Containers and Packaging
2013 Category
#6 EPS Containers/Packaging (including Single Use)
2017 Category
#6 EPS Containers/Packaging (including Single Use)
2023 Category
#6 Expanded Polystyrene Containers & Packaging (EPS)
Comparative Category
#6 EPS Containers/Packaging
Plastic Bags
2005 Category: Plastic Bags • 2013 Category: Film Plastic: Retail Bags/Sleeves • 2017 Category: Film Plastic: Retail Bags/Sleeves
2005 Category
Plastic Bags
2013 Category
Film Plastic: Retail Bags/Sleeves
2017 Category
Film Plastic: Retail Bags/Sleeves
2023 Category
Film: Retail Bags & Sleeves
Comparative Category
Film Plastic: Shopping Bags
Other Film
2005 Category: Other Film • 2013 Category: Film Plastic: Garbage Bags • 2017 Category: Film Plastic: Garbage Bags
2005 Category
Other Film
2013 Category
Film Plastic: Garbage Bags
2017 Category
Film Plastic: Garbage Bags
2023 Category
Film: Garbage Bags
Comparative Category
Film Plastic: Other
Other Film
2005 Category: Other Film • 2013 Category: Film Plastic: Food/Drink Pouches • 2017 Category: Film Plastic: Food/Drink Pouches
2005 Category
Other Film
2013 Category
Film Plastic: Food/Drink Pouches
2017 Category
Film Plastic: Food/Drink Pouches
2023 Category
Film: Pouches
Comparative Category
Film Plastic: Other
Other Film
2005 Category: Other Film • 2013 Category: Film Plastic: All Other Film • 2017 Category: Film Plastic: All Other Film
2005 Category
Other Film
2013 Category
Film Plastic: All Other Film
2017 Category
Film Plastic: All Other Film
2023 Category
Film: Other Non-Polyethylene/ Contaminated
Comparative Category
Film Plastic: Other
Other Film
2005 Category: Other Film • 2013 Category: Film Plastic: All Other Film • 2017 Category: Film Plastic: All Other Film
2005 Category
Other Film
2013 Category
Film Plastic: All Other Film
2017 Category
Film Plastic: All Other Film
2023 Category
Film: Non-Woven Reusable Plastic Bags
Comparative Category
Film Plastic: Other
Other Film
2005 Category: Other Film • 2013 Category: Film Plastic: All Other Film • 2017 Category: Film Plastic: All Other Film
2005 Category
Other Film
2013 Category
Film Plastic: All Other Film
2017 Category
Film Plastic: All Other Film
2023 Category
Film: Oversize Items
Comparative Category
Film Plastic: Other
Other Film
2005 Category: Other Film • 2013 Category: Film Plastic: All Other Film • 2017 Category: Film Plastic: All Other Film
2005 Category
Other Film
2013 Category
Film Plastic: All Other Film
2017 Category
Film Plastic: All Other Film
2023 Category
Film: Other #2/#4 Polyethylene Bags
Comparative Category
Film Plastic: Other
Other Film
2005 Category: Other Film • 2013 Category: Film Plastic: All Other Film • 2017 Category: Film Plastic: All Other Film
2005 Category
Other Film
2013 Category
Film Plastic: All Other Film
2017 Category
Film Plastic: All Other Film
2023 Category
Film: DSNY Compostable Plastic Bags
Comparative Category
Film Plastic: Other
Single Use Plastic Plates, Cups, Cutlery, Etc.
2005 Category: Single Use Plastic Plates, Cups, Cutlery, Etc. • 2013 Category: Single Use Plastic Plates/Cups/Cutlery (excluding EPS) • 2017 Category: Single Use Plastic Plates/Cups/Cutlery (excluding EPS)
2005 Category
Single Use Plastic Plates, Cups, Cutlery, Etc.
2013 Category
Single Use Plastic Plates/Cups/Cutlery (excluding EPS)
2017 Category
Single Use Plastic Plates/Cups/Cutlery (excluding EPS)
2023 Category
Single-Use Plastics
Comparative Category
Single Use Plastic Plates/Cups/Cutlery (excluding EPS)
Appliances: Plastic
2005 Category: Appliances: Plastic • 2013 Category: Appliances: Plastic • 2017 Category: Appliances: Plastic
2005 Category
Appliances: Plastic
2013 Category
Appliances: Plastic
2017 Category
Appliances: Plastic
2023 Category
Appliances: Plastic
Comparative Category
Appliances: Plastic
Other Plastics Materials
2005 Category: Other Plastics Materials • 2013 Category: Bulk/Rigid Plastic • 2017 Category: Bulk/Rigid Plastic
2005 Category
Other Plastics Materials
2013 Category
Bulk/Rigid Plastic
2017 Category
Bulk/Rigid Plastic
2023 Category
Bulk/Rigid: Plastic
Comparative Category
Bulky and Other Plastics
Other Plastics Materials
2005 Category: Other Plastics Materials • 2013 Category: Bulk/Rigid Plastic • 2017 Category: Bulk/Rigid Plastic
2005 Category
Other Plastics Materials
2013 Category
Bulk/Rigid Plastic
2017 Category
Bulk/Rigid Plastic
2023 Category
Bulk/Rigid: Plastic Toys/ Housewares
Comparative Category
Bulky and Other Plastics
Other Plastics Materials
2005 Category: Other Plastics Materials • 2013 Category: Bulk/Rigid Plastic • 2017 Category: Bulk/Rigid Plastic
2005 Category
Other Plastics Materials
2013 Category
Bulk/Rigid Plastic
2017 Category
Bulk/Rigid Plastic
2023 Category
Bulk/Rigid: Other Durable
Comparative Category
Bulky and Other Plastics
Soda Crates and Bottle Carriers
2005 Category: Soda Crates and Bottle Carriers • 2013 Category: Bulk/Rigid: Plastic • 2017 Category: Bulk/Rigid: Plastic
2005 Category
Soda Crates and Bottle Carriers
2013 Category
Bulk/Rigid: Plastic
2017 Category
Bulk/Rigid: Plastic
2023 Category
Bulk/Rigid: Plastic
Comparative Category
Bulky and Other Plastics
Other Plastics Materials
2005 Category: Other Plastics Materials • 2013 Category: Other Plastics • 2017 Category: Other Plastics
2005 Category
Other Plastics Materials
2013 Category
Other Plastics
2017 Category
Other Plastics
2023 Category
Other Plastics Materials not Elsewhere Classified
Comparative Category
Bulky and Other Plastics
Other PVC
2005 Category: Other PVC • 2013 Category: Other Plastics • 2017 Category: Other Plastics
2005 Category
Other PVC
2013 Category
Other Plastics
2017 Category
Other Plastics
2023 Category
Other PVC
Comparative Category
Bulky and Other Plastics
Clear Container Glass
2005 Category: Clear Container Glass • 2013 Category: Clear Container Glass • 2017 Category: Clear Container Glass
2005 Category
Clear Container Glass
2013 Category
Clear Container Glass
2017 Category
Clear Container Glass
2023 Category
Clear Container Glass
Comparative Category
Clear Container Glass
Green Container Glass
2005 Category: Green Container Glass • 2013 Category: Green Container Glass • 2017 Category: Green Container Glass
2005 Category
Green Container Glass
2013 Category
Green Container Glass
2017 Category
Green Container Glass
2023 Category
Green Container Glass
Comparative Category
Green Container Glass
Brown Container Glass
2005 Category: Brown Container Glass • 2013 Category: Brown Container Glass • 2017 Category: Brown Container Glass
2005 Category
Brown Container Glass
2013 Category
Brown Container Glass
2017 Category
Brown Container Glass
2023 Category
Brown Container Glass
Comparative Category
Brown Container Glass
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