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DSNY Waste Characterization 2017 – Subsort 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. Sub-sorting of an additional 172 categories was conducted to get a more detailed understanding of the wide variety of plastic products in the waste stream, as well as a sub-set of Paper products. 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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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
Location
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
Location
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
Location
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
Location
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
Location
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
Location
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
Location
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
Location
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
Location
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
Location
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
Location
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
0.003
Paper Percent
0.002
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Textiles
Location
Queens
Garden Hoses
Material: Garden Hoses • Aggregate Percent: 0.0 • Refuse Percent: 0.0
Material
Garden Hoses
Aggregate Percent
0.0
Refuse Percent
0.0
Mgp Percent
0.002
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Textiles
Location
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
Location
Queens
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
0.004
Paper Percent
0.001
Organic Percent
0.008
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Location
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
Location
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
Location
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
Location
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
Location
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
Location
Queens
Untreated Dimension Lumber/Pallets/Crates
Material: Untreated Dimension Lumber/Pallets/Crates • Aggregate Percent: 0.004 • Refuse Percent: 0.006
Material
Untreated Dimension 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
Location
Queens
Treated/Contaminated/Composite Wood
Material: Treated/Contaminated/Composite Wood • Aggregate Percent: 0.023 • Refuse Percent: 0.028
Material
Treated/Contaminated/Composite 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
Location
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
Location
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
Location
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
Location
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
Location
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
Location
Queens
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
0.0
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.001
Material Group
Special Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
HHW
Location
Queens
Oil-Based Paint/Solvent
Material: Oil-Based Paint/Solvent • Aggregate Percent: 0.001 • Refuse Percent: 0.001
Material
Oil-Based Paint/Solvent
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
Location
Queens
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
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Special Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
HHW
Location
Queens
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
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Special Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
HHW
Location
Queens
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
0.001
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Special Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
HHW
Location
Queens
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
Location
Queens
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
Location
Queens
Home Medical Products
Material: Home Medical Products • Aggregate Percent: 0.001 • Refuse Percent: 0.001
Material
Home Medical Products
Aggregate Percent
0.001
Refuse Percent
0.001
Mgp Percent
0.001
Paper Percent
0.001
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Special Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
HHW
Location
Queens
Other HHW
Material: Other HHW • Aggregate Percent: 0.0 • Refuse Percent: 0.0
Material
Other HHW
Aggregate Percent
0.0
Refuse Percent
0.0
Mgp Percent
0.002
Paper Percent
0.002
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Special Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
HHW
Location
Queens
Miscellaneous Inorganics
Material: Miscellaneous Inorganics • Aggregate Percent: 0.007 • Refuse Percent: 0.007
Material
Miscellaneous Inorganics
Aggregate Percent
0.007
Refuse Percent
0.007
Mgp Percent
0.012
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.001
Material Group
Miscellaneous Inorganics
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Location
Queens
Newspaper
Material: Newspaper • Aggregate Percent: 0.028 • Refuse Percent: 0.018
Material
Newspaper
Aggregate Percent
0.028
Refuse Percent
0.018
Mgp Percent
0.001
Paper Percent
0.105
Material Group
Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated Paper
Location
Manhattan
Plain OCC/Kraft Paper
Material: Plain OCC/Kraft Paper • Aggregate Percent: 0.07 • Refuse Percent: 0.014
Material
Plain OCC/Kraft Paper
Aggregate Percent
0.07
Refuse Percent
0.014
Mgp Percent
0.001
Paper Percent
0.452
Material Group
Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated Paper
Location
Manhattan
Paper Bags: Kraft Grocery
Material: Paper Bags: Kraft Grocery • Aggregate Percent: 0.005 • Refuse Percent: 0.004
Material
Paper Bags: Kraft Grocery
Aggregate Percent
0.005
Refuse Percent
0.004
Mgp Percent
0.0
Paper Percent
0.017
Material Group
Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated Paper
Location
Manhattan
Paper Bags: Non-food Retail
Material: Paper Bags: Non-food Retail • Aggregate Percent: 0.004 • Refuse Percent: 0.003
Material
Paper Bags: Non-food Retail
Aggregate Percent
0.004
Refuse Percent
0.003
Mgp Percent
0.0
Paper Percent
0.013
Material Group
Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated Paper
Location
Manhattan
Paper Bags: Fast Food Bags
Material: Paper Bags: Fast Food Bags • Aggregate Percent: 0.003 • Refuse Percent: 0.003
Material
Paper Bags: Fast Food Bags
Aggregate Percent
0.003
Refuse Percent
0.003
Mgp Percent
0.0
Paper Percent
0.002
Material Group
Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated Paper
Location
Manhattan
Paper Bags: Compostable/Soiled
Material: Paper Bags: Compostable/Soiled • Aggregate Percent: 0.004 • Refuse Percent: 0.005
Material
Paper Bags: Compostable/Soiled
Aggregate Percent
0.004
Refuse Percent
0.005
Mgp Percent
0.0
Paper Percent
0.002
Material Group
Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Organics Suitable for Composting
Location
Manhattan
High Grade Paper
Material: High Grade Paper • Aggregate Percent: 0.014 • Refuse Percent: 0.013
Material
High Grade Paper
Aggregate Percent
0.014
Refuse Percent
0.013
Mgp Percent
0.0
Paper Percent
0.03
Material Group
Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated Paper
Location
Manhattan
Mixed Low Grade Paper
Material: Mixed Low Grade Paper • Aggregate Percent: 0.107 • Refuse Percent: 0.088
Material
Mixed Low Grade Paper
Aggregate Percent
0.107
Refuse Percent
0.088
Mgp Percent
0.011
Paper Percent
0.293
Material Group
Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated Paper
Location
Manhattan
Compostable/Soiled Paper/Waxed OCC/Kraft
Material: Compostable/Soiled Paper/Waxed OCC/Kraft • Aggregate Percent: 0.08 • Refuse Percent: 0.1
Material
Compostable/Soiled Paper/Waxed OCC/Kraft
Aggregate Percent
0.08
Refuse Percent
0.1
Mgp Percent
0.004
Paper Percent
0.018
Material Group
Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Organics Suitable for Composting
Location
Manhattan
Compostable/School Plates/Trays
Material: Compostable/School Plates/Trays • Aggregate Percent: 0.002 • Refuse Percent: 0.003
Material
Compostable/School Plates/Trays
Aggregate Percent
0.002
Refuse Percent
0.003
Mgp Percent
0.0
Paper Percent
0.0
Material Group
Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Organics Suitable for Composting
Location
Manhattan
Compostable/School Paper Boats
Material: Compostable/School Paper Boats • Aggregate Percent: 0.0 • Refuse Percent: 0.0
Material
Compostable/School Paper Boats
Aggregate Percent
0.0
Refuse Percent
0.0
Mgp Percent
0.0
Paper Percent
0.0
Material Group
Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Organics Suitable for Composting
Location
Manhattan
Other Non-recyclable Paper
Material: Other Non-recyclable Paper • Aggregate Percent: 0.009 • Refuse Percent: 0.01
Material
Other Non-recyclable Paper
Aggregate Percent
0.009
Refuse Percent
0.01
Mgp Percent
0.004
Paper Percent
0.005
Material Group
Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Location
Manhattan
Beverage Cartons & Aseptic Boxes
Material: Beverage Cartons & Aseptic Boxes • Aggregate Percent: 0.005 • Refuse Percent: 0.004
Material
Beverage Cartons & Aseptic Boxes
Aggregate Percent
0.005
Refuse Percent
0.004
Mgp Percent
0.014
Paper Percent
0.003
Material Group
Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Location
Manhattan
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