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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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Other Container Glass
2005 Category: Other Container Glass • 2013 Category: Other Color Container Glass • 2017 Category: Other Color Container Glass
2005 Category
Other Container Glass
2013 Category
Other Color Container Glass
2017 Category
Other Color Container Glass
2023 Category
Other Color Container Glass
Comparative Category
Other Color Container Glass
Mixed Cullet
2005 Category: Mixed Cullet • 2013 Category: Mixed Cullet • 2017 Category: Mixed Cullet
2005 Category
Mixed Cullet
2013 Category
Mixed Cullet
2017 Category
Mixed Cullet
2023 Category
Mixed Cullet
Comparative Category
Mixed Cullet
Other Glass
2005 Category: Other Glass • 2013 Category: Other Glass • 2017 Category: Other Glass
2005 Category
Other Glass
2013 Category
Other Glass
2017 Category
Other Glass
2023 Category
Other Glass
Comparative Category
Other Glass
Aluminum Cans
2005 Category: Aluminum Cans • 2013 Category: Aluminum Cans • 2017 Category: Aluminum Cans
2005 Category
Aluminum Cans
2013 Category
Aluminum Cans
2017 Category
Aluminum Cans
2023 Category
Aluminum Cans & Bottles
Comparative Category
Aluminum Cans
Aluminum Foil/Containers
2005 Category: Aluminum Foil/Containers • 2013 Category: Aluminum Foil/Containers • 2017 Category: Aluminum Foil/Containers
2005 Category
Aluminum Foil/Containers
2013 Category
Aluminum Foil/Containers
2017 Category
Aluminum Foil/Containers
2023 Category
Aluminum Foil/Containers
Comparative Category
Aluminum Foil/Containers
Other Aluminum
2005 Category: Other Aluminum • 2013 Category: Other Aluminum • 2017 Category: Other Aluminum
2005 Category
Other Aluminum
2013 Category
Other Aluminum
2017 Category
Other Aluminum
2023 Category
Other Aluminum
Comparative Category
Other Aluminum
Other Non-Ferrous
2005 Category: Other Non-Ferrous • 2013 Category: Other Non-Ferrous • 2017 Category: Other Non-Ferrous
2005 Category
Other Non-Ferrous
2013 Category
Other Non-Ferrous
2017 Category
Other Non-Ferrous
2023 Category
Other Non-Ferrous
Comparative Category
Other Non-Ferrous
Tin Food Cans
2005 Category: Tin Food Cans • 2013 Category: Steel/Tin Food Cans • 2017 Category: Steel/Tin Food Cans
2005 Category
Tin Food Cans
2013 Category
Steel/Tin Food Cans
2017 Category
Steel/Tin Food Cans
2023 Category
Steel/Tin Food Cans
Comparative Category
Steel/Tin Food Cans
Empty Aerosol Cans
2005 Category: Empty Aerosol Cans • 2013 Category: Empty Aerosol Cans • 2017 Category: Empty Aerosol Cans
2005 Category
Empty Aerosol Cans
2013 Category
Empty Aerosol Cans
2017 Category
Empty Aerosol Cans
2023 Category
Empty Aerosol Cans
Comparative Category
Empty Aerosol Cans
Other Ferrous
2005 Category: Other Ferrous • 2013 Category: Other Ferrous • 2017 Category: Other Ferrous
2005 Category
Other Ferrous
2013 Category
Other Ferrous
2017 Category
Other Ferrous
2023 Category
Other Ferrous
Comparative Category
Other Ferrous
Mixed Metals
2005 Category: Mixed Metals • 2013 Category: Mixed Metals • 2017 Category: Mixed Metals
2005 Category
Mixed Metals
2013 Category
Mixed Metals
2017 Category
Mixed Metals
2023 Category
Mixed Metals
Comparative Category
Mixed Metals
Appliances: Ferrous
2005 Category: Appliances: Ferrous • 2013 Category: Appliances: Ferrous • 2017 Category: Appliances: Ferrous
2005 Category
Appliances: Ferrous
2013 Category
Appliances: Ferrous
2017 Category
Appliances: Ferrous
2023 Category
Appliances: Ferrous
Comparative Category
Appliances: Ferrous
Appliances: Non-Ferrous
2005 Category: Appliances: Non-Ferrous • 2013 Category: Appliances: Non-Ferrous • 2017 Category: Appliances: Non-Ferrous
2005 Category
Appliances: Non-Ferrous
2013 Category
Appliances: Non-Ferrous
2017 Category
Appliances: Non-Ferrous
2023 Category
Appliances: Non-Ferrous
Comparative Category
Appliances: Non-Ferrous
Leaves and Grass
2005 Category: Leaves and Grass • 2013 Category: Yard Waste • 2017 Category: Yard Waste
2005 Category
Leaves and Grass
2013 Category
Yard Waste
2017 Category
Yard Waste
2023 Category
Yard Waste
Comparative Category
Yard Waste
Prunings
2005 Category: Prunings • 2013 Category: Yard Waste • 2017 Category: Yard Waste
2005 Category
Prunings
2013 Category
Yard Waste
2017 Category
Yard Waste
2023 Category
Yard Waste
Comparative Category
Yard Waste
Stumps/Limbs
2005 Category: Stumps/Limbs • 2013 Category: Yard Waste • 2017 Category: Yard Waste
2005 Category
Stumps/Limbs
2013 Category
Yard Waste
2017 Category
Yard Waste
2023 Category
Yard Waste
Comparative Category
Yard Waste
Food
2005 Category: Food • 2013 Category: Food • 2017 Category: Food
2005 Category
Food
2013 Category
Food
2017 Category
Food
2023 Category
Food: Loose
Comparative Category
Food
Food
2005 Category: Food • 2013 Category: Food • 2017 Category: Food
2005 Category
Food
2013 Category
Food
2017 Category
Food
2023 Category
Food: Intact Packaging
Comparative Category
Food
Food
2005 Category: Food • 2013 Category: Food • 2017 Category: Food
2005 Category
Food
2013 Category
Food
2017 Category
Food
2023 Category
Food: Open Packaging
Comparative Category
Food
Food
2005 Category: Food • 2013 Category: Food • 2017 Category: Food
2005 Category
Food
2013 Category
Food
2017 Category
Food
2023 Category
Food: Liquid
Comparative Category
Food
Wood Furniture/Furniture Pieces
2005 Category: Wood Furniture/Furniture Pieces • 2013 Category: Non-C&D Wood • 2017 Category: Non-C&D Wood
2005 Category
Wood Furniture/Furniture Pieces
2013 Category
Non-C&D Wood
2017 Category
Non-C&D Wood
2023 Category
Non-C&D Wood
Comparative Category
Non-C&D Wood
Non-C&D Untreated Wood
2005 Category: Non-C&D Untreated Wood • 2013 Category: Non-C&D Wood • 2017 Category: Non-C&D Wood
2005 Category
Non-C&D Untreated Wood
2013 Category
Non-C&D Wood
2017 Category
Non-C&D Wood
2023 Category
Non-C&D Wood
Comparative Category
Non-C&D Wood
Upholstered or Other Organic-Type Furniture
2005 Category: Upholstered or Other Organic-Type Furniture • 2013 Category: Non-C&D Wood • 2017 Category: Non-C&D Wood
2005 Category
Upholstered or Other Organic-Type Furniture
2013 Category
Non-C&D Wood
2017 Category
Non-C&D Wood
2023 Category
Non-C&D Wood
Comparative Category
Non-C&D Wood
Non-Clothing Textiles
2005 Category: Non-Clothing Textiles • 2013 Category: Textiles: Non-Clothing • 2017 Category: Textiles: Non-Clothing
2005 Category
Non-Clothing Textiles
2013 Category
Textiles: Non-Clothing
2017 Category
Textiles: Non-Clothing
2023 Category
Textiles: Non-Clothing
Comparative Category
Textiles: Non-Clothing
Non-Clothing Textiles
2005 Category: Non-Clothing Textiles • 2013 Category: Textiles: Non-Clothing • 2017 Category: Textiles: Non-Clothing
2005 Category
Non-Clothing Textiles
2013 Category
Textiles: Non-Clothing
2017 Category
Textiles: Non-Clothing
2023 Category
Textiles: Woven Bags
Comparative Category
Textiles: Non-Clothing
Clothing Textiles
2005 Category: Clothing Textiles • 2013 Category: Textiles: Clothing • 2017 Category: Textiles: Clothing
2005 Category
Clothing Textiles
2013 Category
Textiles: Clothing
2017 Category
Textiles: Clothing
2023 Category
Textiles: Clothing - Stretchy Fabric
Comparative Category
Textiles: Clothing
Clothing Textiles
2005 Category: Clothing Textiles • 2013 Category: Textiles: Clothing • 2017 Category: Textiles: Clothing
2005 Category
Clothing Textiles
2013 Category
Textiles: Clothing
2017 Category
Textiles: Clothing
2023 Category
Textiles: Clothing - Non-Stretchy
Comparative Category
Textiles: Clothing
Carpet/Upholstery
2005 Category: Carpet/Upholstery • 2013 Category: Carpet/Upholstery • 2017 Category: Carpet/Upholstery
2005 Category
Carpet/Upholstery
2013 Category
Carpet/Upholstery
2017 Category
Carpet/Upholstery
2023 Category
Carpet/ Upholstery: Broadloom Carpet
Comparative Category
Carpet/Upholstery
Carpet/Upholstery
2005 Category: Carpet/Upholstery • 2013 Category: Carpet/Upholstery • 2017 Category: Carpet/Upholstery
2005 Category
Carpet/Upholstery
2013 Category
Carpet/Upholstery
2017 Category
Carpet/Upholstery
2023 Category
Carpet/ Upholstery: Tile Carpet
Comparative Category
Carpet/Upholstery
Carpet/Upholstery
2005 Category: Carpet/Upholstery • 2013 Category: Carpet/Upholstery • 2017 Category: Carpet/Upholstery
2005 Category
Carpet/Upholstery
2013 Category
Carpet/Upholstery
2017 Category
Carpet/Upholstery
2023 Category
Carpet/ Upholstery: Other Carpet
Comparative Category
Carpet/Upholstery
Carpet/Upholstery
2005 Category: Carpet/Upholstery • 2013 Category: Carpet/Upholstery • 2017 Category: Carpet/Upholstery
2005 Category
Carpet/Upholstery
2013 Category
Carpet/Upholstery
2017 Category
Carpet/Upholstery
2023 Category
Carpet/ Upholstery: Spring Mattresses And Boxsprings
Comparative Category
Carpet/Upholstery
Carpet/Upholstery
2005 Category: Carpet/Upholstery • 2013 Category: Carpet/Upholstery • 2017 Category: Carpet/Upholstery
2005 Category
Carpet/Upholstery
2013 Category
Carpet/Upholstery
2017 Category
Carpet/Upholstery
2023 Category
Carpet/ Upholstery: Other Upholtery
Comparative Category
Carpet/Upholstery
Disposable Diapers and Sanitary Products
2005 Category: Disposable Diapers and Sanitary Products • 2013 Category: Disposable Diapers/Sanitary Products • 2017 Category: Disposable Diapers/Sanitary Products
2005 Category
Disposable Diapers and Sanitary Products
2013 Category
Disposable Diapers/Sanitary Products
2017 Category
Disposable Diapers/Sanitary Products
2023 Category
Disposable Diapers & Sanitary Products
Comparative Category
Disposable Diapers/Sanitary Products
Animal By-Products
2005 Category: Animal By-Products • 2013 Category: Animal By-Products • 2017 Category: Animal By-Products
2005 Category
Animal By-Products
2013 Category
Animal By-Products
2017 Category
Animal By-Products
2023 Category
Animal By-Products
Comparative Category
Animal By-Products
Rubber Products
2005 Category: Rubber Products • 2013 Category: Shoes/Rubber/Leather • 2017 Category: Shoes/Rubber/Leather
2005 Category
Rubber Products
2013 Category
Shoes/Rubber/Leather
2017 Category
Shoes/Rubber/Leather
2023 Category
Shoes/Rubber/Leather
Comparative Category
Shoes/Rubber/Leather
Shoes
2005 Category: Shoes • 2013 Category: Shoes/Rubber/Leather • 2017 Category: Shoes/Rubber/Leather
2005 Category
Shoes
2013 Category
Shoes/Rubber/Leather
2017 Category
Shoes/Rubber/Leather
2023 Category
Shoes/Rubber/Leather
Comparative Category
Shoes/Rubber/Leather
Other Leather Products
2005 Category: Other Leather Products • 2013 Category: Shoes/Rubber/Leather • 2017 Category: Shoes/Rubber/Leather
2005 Category
Other Leather Products
2013 Category
Shoes/Rubber/Leather
2017 Category
Shoes/Rubber/Leather
2023 Category
Shoes/Rubber/Leather
Comparative Category
Shoes/Rubber/Leather
Rubber Products
2005 Category: Rubber Products • 2013 Category: Shoes/Rubber/Leather • 2017 Category: Shoes/Rubber/Leather
2005 Category
Rubber Products
2013 Category
Shoes/Rubber/Leather
2017 Category
Shoes/Rubber/Leather
2023 Category
Garden Hoses
Comparative Category
Shoes/Rubber/Leather
Fines
2005 Category: Fines • 2013 Category: Fines • 2017 Category: Fines
2005 Category
Fines
2013 Category
Fines
2017 Category
Fines
2023 Category
Fines
Comparative Category
Fines
Miscellaneous Organics
2005 Category: Miscellaneous Organics • 2013 Category: Miscellaneous Organics • 2017 Category: Miscellaneous Organics
2005 Category
Miscellaneous Organics
2013 Category
Miscellaneous Organics
2017 Category
Miscellaneous Organics
2023 Category
Miscellaneous Organics
Comparative Category
Miscellaneous Organics
Audio/Visual Equipment: Cell Phones
2005 Category: Audio/Visual Equipment: Cell Phones • 2013 Category: Audio/Visual Equipment-TV Peripherals (Covered) • 2017 Category: Audio/Visual Equipment-TV Peripherals (Covered)
2005 Category
Audio/Visual Equipment: Cell Phones
2013 Category
Audio/Visual Equipment-TV Peripherals (Covered)
2017 Category
Audio/Visual Equipment-TV Peripherals (Covered)
2023 Category
Audio/Visual Equipment-TV Peripherals (Covered)
Comparative Category
Audio/Visual Equipment-TV Peripherals including Cell Phones
Audio/Visual Equipment: Other
2005 Category: Audio/Visual Equipment: Other • 2013 Category: Audio/Visual Equipment-Other (Non-Covered) • 2017 Category: Audio/Visual Equipment-Other (Non-Covered)
2005 Category
Audio/Visual Equipment: Other
2013 Category
Audio/Visual Equipment-Other (Non-Covered)
2017 Category
Audio/Visual Equipment-Other (Non-Covered)
2023 Category
Audio/Visual Equipment-Other (Non-Covered)
Comparative Category
Audio/Visual Equipment-TV Peripherals including Cell Phones
Computer Monitors
2005 Category: Computer Monitors • 2013 Category: Computer Monitors • 2017 Category: Computer Monitors
2005 Category
Computer Monitors
2013 Category
Computer Monitors
2017 Category
Computer Monitors
2023 Category
Computer Monitors
Comparative Category
Computer Monitors
Televisions
2005 Category: Televisions • 2013 Category: Televisions • 2017 Category: Televisions
2005 Category
Televisions
2013 Category
Televisions
2017 Category
Televisions
2023 Category
Televisions
Comparative Category
Televisions
Other Computer Equipment
2005 Category: Other Computer Equipment • 2013 Category: Other Computer Equipment • 2017 Category: Other Computer Equipment
2005 Category
Other Computer Equipment
2013 Category
Other Computer Equipment
2017 Category
Other Computer Equipment
2023 Category
Other Computer Equipment
Comparative Category
Other Computer Equipment
Untreated Dimension Lumber, Pallets, Crates
2005 Category: Untreated Dimension Lumber, Pallets, Crates • 2013 Category: Untreated Dimensional Lumber/Pallets/Crates • 2017 Category: Untreated Dimensional Lumber/Pallets/Crates
2005 Category
Untreated Dimension Lumber, Pallets, Crates
2013 Category
Untreated Dimensional Lumber/Pallets/Crates
2017 Category
Untreated Dimensional Lumber/Pallets/Crates
2023 Category
Untreated Dimension Lumber, Pallets, Crates
Comparative Category
Untreated Dimensional Lumber/Pallets/Crates
Treated/Contaminated Wood
2005 Category: Treated/Contaminated Wood • 2013 Category: Treated/Contaminated Wood • 2017 Category: Treated/Contaminated Wood
2005 Category
Treated/Contaminated Wood
2013 Category
Treated/Contaminated Wood
2017 Category
Treated/Contaminated Wood
2023 Category
Treated/Contaminated/ Composite Wood
Comparative Category
Treated/Contaminated Wood
Gypsum Scrap
2005 Category: Gypsum Scrap • 2013 Category: Other C&D Debris Not Elsewhere Classified • 2017 Category: Other C&D Debris Not Elsewhere Classified
2005 Category
Gypsum Scrap
2013 Category
Other C&D Debris Not Elsewhere Classified
2017 Category
Other C&D Debris Not Elsewhere Classified
2023 Category
Other C&D Debris Not Elsewhere Classified
Comparative Category
Other C&D Debris Not Elsewhere Classified
Rock/Concrete/Bricks
2005 Category: Rock/Concrete/Bricks • 2013 Category: Other C&D Debris Not Elsewhere Classified • 2017 Category: Other C&D Debris Not Elsewhere Classified
2005 Category
Rock/Concrete/Bricks
2013 Category
Other C&D Debris Not Elsewhere Classified
2017 Category
Other C&D Debris Not Elsewhere Classified
2023 Category
Other C&D Debris Not Elsewhere Classified
Comparative Category
Other C&D Debris Not Elsewhere Classified
Other Construction Debris
2005 Category: Other Construction Debris • 2013 Category: Other C&D Debris Not Elsewhere Classified • 2017 Category: Other C&D Debris Not Elsewhere Classified
2005 Category
Other Construction Debris
2013 Category
Other C&D Debris Not Elsewhere Classified
2017 Category
Other C&D Debris Not Elsewhere Classified
2023 Category
Other C&D Debris Not Elsewhere Classified
Comparative Category
Other C&D Debris Not Elsewhere Classified
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