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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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Carpet/Upholstery
Material: Carpet/Upholstery • Aggregate Percent: 0.014 • Refuse Percent: 0.017
Material
Carpet/Upholstery
Aggregate Percent
0.014
Refuse Percent
0.017
Mgp Percent
0.0
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.002
Material Group
Organic
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Other
Location
Citywide
Disposable Diapers & Sanitary Products
Material: Disposable Diapers & Sanitary Products • Aggregate Percent: 0.042 • Refuse Percent: 0.052
Material
Disposable Diapers & Sanitary Products
Aggregate Percent
0.042
Refuse Percent
0.052
Mgp Percent
0.001
Paper Percent
0.001
Organic Percent
0.003
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Location
Citywide
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
0.001
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.001
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Location
Citywide
Shoes/Rubber/Leather
Material: Shoes/Rubber/Leather • Aggregate Percent: 0.01 • Refuse Percent: 0.012
Material
Shoes/Rubber/Leather
Aggregate Percent
0.01
Refuse Percent
0.012
Mgp Percent
0.003
Paper Percent
0.001
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Textiles
Location
Citywide
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
0.003
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.001
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Textiles
Location
Citywide
Fines
Material: Fines • Aggregate Percent: 0.028 • Refuse Percent: 0.033
Material
Fines
Aggregate Percent
0.028
Refuse Percent
0.033
Mgp Percent
0.015
Paper Percent
0.002
Organic Percent
0.004
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Location
Citywide
Miscellaneous Organics
Material: Miscellaneous Organics • Aggregate Percent: 0.006 • Refuse Percent: 0.007
Material
Miscellaneous Organics
Aggregate Percent
0.006
Refuse Percent
0.007
Mgp Percent
0.002
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.004
Material Group
Organic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Location
Citywide
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
0.0
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
E-Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
E-Waste
Location
Citywide
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
0.003
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.001
Material Group
E-Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
E-Waste
Location
Citywide
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
0.001
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
E-Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
E-Waste
Location
Citywide
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
Citywide
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
0.003
Paper Percent
0.001
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
E-Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
E-Waste
Location
Citywide
Untreated Dimension Lumber/Pallets/Crates
Material: Untreated Dimension Lumber/Pallets/Crates • Aggregate Percent: 0.004 • Refuse Percent: 0.004
Material
Untreated Dimension Lumber/Pallets/Crates
Aggregate Percent
0.004
Refuse Percent
0.004
Mgp Percent
0.0
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
C&D
Dsny Diversion Summary
C&D
Location
Citywide
Treated/Contaminated/Composite Wood
Material: Treated/Contaminated/Composite Wood • Aggregate Percent: 0.02 • Refuse Percent: 0.024
Material
Treated/Contaminated/Composite Wood
Aggregate Percent
0.02
Refuse Percent
0.024
Mgp Percent
0.001
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
C&D
Dsny Diversion Summary
C&D
Location
Citywide
Other C&D Debris Not Elsewhere Classified
Material: Other C&D Debris Not Elsewhere Classified • Aggregate Percent: 0.021 • Refuse Percent: 0.026
Material
Other C&D Debris Not Elsewhere Classified
Aggregate Percent
0.021
Refuse Percent
0.026
Mgp Percent
0.003
Paper Percent
0.001
Organic Percent
0.001
Material Group
C&D
Dsny Diversion Summary
C&D
Location
Citywide
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
Citywide
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
Citywide
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
Citywide
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
Citywide
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
0.001
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Special Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
HHW
Location
Citywide
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
0.001
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Special Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
HHW
Location
Citywide
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
Citywide
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
Citywide
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
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Special Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
HHW
Location
Citywide
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
Citywide
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
Citywide
Home Medical Products
Material: Home Medical Products • Aggregate Percent: 0.002 • Refuse Percent: 0.002
Material
Home Medical Products
Aggregate Percent
0.002
Refuse Percent
0.002
Mgp Percent
0.001
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Special Waste
Dsny Diversion Summary
HHW
Location
Citywide
Other HHW
Material: Other HHW • Aggregate Percent: 0.001 • Refuse Percent: 0.001
Material
Other HHW
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
Citywide
Miscellaneous Inorganics
Material: Miscellaneous Inorganics • Aggregate Percent: 0.008 • Refuse Percent: 0.008
Material
Miscellaneous Inorganics
Aggregate Percent
0.008
Refuse Percent
0.008
Mgp Percent
0.011
Paper Percent
0.001
Organic Percent
0.001
Material Group
Miscellaneous Inorganics
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Location
Citywide
Newspaper
Material: Newspaper • Aggregate Percent: 0.018 • Refuse Percent: 0.011
Material
Newspaper
Aggregate Percent
0.018
Refuse Percent
0.011
Mgp Percent
0.004
Paper Percent
0.101
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated Paper
Location
Brooklyn
Plain OCC/Kraft Paper
Material: Plain OCC/Kraft Paper • Aggregate Percent: 0.055 • Refuse Percent: 0.012
Material
Plain OCC/Kraft Paper
Aggregate Percent
0.055
Refuse Percent
0.012
Mgp Percent
0.016
Paper Percent
0.474
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated Paper
Location
Brooklyn
Paper Bags: Kraft Grocery
Material: Paper Bags: Kraft Grocery • Aggregate Percent: 0.001 • Refuse Percent: 0.001
Material
Paper Bags: Kraft Grocery
Aggregate Percent
0.001
Refuse Percent
0.001
Mgp Percent
0.0
Paper Percent
0.007
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated Paper
Location
Brooklyn
Paper Bags: Non-food Retail
Material: Paper Bags: Non-food Retail • Aggregate Percent: 0.001 • Refuse Percent: 0.001
Material
Paper Bags: Non-food Retail
Aggregate Percent
0.001
Refuse Percent
0.001
Mgp Percent
0.0
Paper Percent
0.005
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated Paper
Location
Brooklyn
Paper Bags: Fast Food Bags
Material: Paper Bags: Fast Food Bags • Aggregate Percent: 0.001 • Refuse Percent: 0.001
Material
Paper Bags: Fast Food Bags
Aggregate Percent
0.001
Refuse Percent
0.001
Mgp Percent
0.0
Paper Percent
0.001
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated Paper
Location
Brooklyn
Paper Bags: Compostable/Soiled
Material: Paper Bags: Compostable/Soiled • Aggregate Percent: 0.003 • Refuse Percent: 0.003
Material
Paper Bags: Compostable/Soiled
Aggregate Percent
0.003
Refuse Percent
0.003
Mgp Percent
0.0
Paper Percent
0.002
Organic Percent
0.003
Material Group
Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Organics Suitable for Composting
Location
Brooklyn
High Grade Paper
Material: High Grade Paper • Aggregate Percent: 0.004 • Refuse Percent: 0.003
Material
High Grade Paper
Aggregate Percent
0.004
Refuse Percent
0.003
Mgp Percent
0.0
Paper Percent
0.017
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated Paper
Location
Brooklyn
Mixed Low Grade Paper
Material: Mixed Low Grade Paper • Aggregate Percent: 0.08 • Refuse Percent: 0.062
Material
Mixed Low Grade Paper
Aggregate Percent
0.08
Refuse Percent
0.062
Mgp Percent
0.026
Paper Percent
0.291
Organic Percent
0.008
Material Group
Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated Paper
Location
Brooklyn
Compostable/Soiled Paper/Waxed OCC/Kraft
Material: Compostable/Soiled Paper/Waxed OCC/Kraft • Aggregate Percent: 0.08 • Refuse Percent: 0.096
Material
Compostable/Soiled Paper/Waxed OCC/Kraft
Aggregate Percent
0.08
Refuse Percent
0.096
Mgp Percent
0.006
Paper Percent
0.009
Organic Percent
0.017
Material Group
Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Organics Suitable for Composting
Location
Brooklyn
Compostable/School Plates/Trays
Material: Compostable/School Plates/Trays • Aggregate Percent: 0.0 • Refuse Percent: 0.0
Material
Compostable/School Plates/Trays
Aggregate Percent
0.0
Refuse Percent
0.0
Mgp Percent
0.0
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.003
Material Group
Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Organics Suitable for Composting
Location
Brooklyn
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
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Organics Suitable for Composting
Location
Brooklyn
Other Non-recyclable Paper
Material: Other Non-recyclable Paper • Aggregate Percent: 0.007 • Refuse Percent: 0.007
Material
Other Non-recyclable Paper
Aggregate Percent
0.007
Refuse Percent
0.007
Mgp Percent
0.007
Paper Percent
0.005
Organic Percent
0.004
Material Group
Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Location
Brooklyn
Beverage Cartons & Aseptic Boxes
Material: Beverage Cartons & Aseptic Boxes • Aggregate Percent: 0.004 • Refuse Percent: 0.003
Material
Beverage Cartons & Aseptic Boxes
Aggregate Percent
0.004
Refuse Percent
0.003
Mgp Percent
0.013
Paper Percent
0.004
Organic Percent
0.001
Material Group
Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Location
Brooklyn
Shredded Paper
Material: Shredded Paper • Aggregate Percent: 0.003 • Refuse Percent: 0.001
Material
Shredded Paper
Aggregate Percent
0.003
Refuse Percent
0.001
Mgp Percent
0.001
Paper Percent
0.023
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated Paper
Location
Brooklyn
Drinking Cups - Paper and Plastic: Paper - Compostable
Material: Drinking Cups - Paper and Plastic: Paper - Compostable • Aggregate Percent: 0.0 • Refuse Percent: 0.0
Material
Drinking Cups - Paper and Plastic: Paper - Compostable
Aggregate Percent
0.0
Refuse Percent
0.0
Mgp Percent
0.0
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Organics Suitable for Composting
Location
Brooklyn
Drinking Cups - Paper and Plastic: Paper - Non-Compostable
Material: Drinking Cups - Paper and Plastic: Paper - Non-Compostable • Aggregate Percent: 0.003 • Refuse Percent: 0.003
Material
Drinking Cups - Paper and Plastic: Paper - Non-Compostable
Aggregate Percent
0.003
Refuse Percent
0.003
Mgp Percent
0.0
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Paper
Dsny Diversion Summary
Other
Location
Brooklyn
Drinking Cups - Paper and Plastic: Plastic - Single Use: #1 PET All
Material: Drinking Cups - Paper and Plastic: Plastic - Single Use: #1 PET All • Aggregate Percent: 0.001 • Refuse Percent: 0.001
Material
Drinking Cups - Paper and Plastic: Plastic - Single Use: #1 PET All
Aggregate Percent
0.001
Refuse Percent
0.001
Mgp Percent
0.001
Paper Percent
0.0
Organic Percent
0.0
Material Group
Plastic
Dsny Diversion Summary
Designated MGP
Location
Brooklyn
Drinking Cups - Paper and Plastic: Plastic - Single Use: #2 HDPE Natural
Material: Drinking Cups - Paper and Plastic: Plastic - Single Use: #2 HDPE Natural • Aggregate Percent: 0.0 • Refuse Percent: 0.0
Material
Drinking Cups - Paper and Plastic: Plastic - Single Use: #2 HDPE Natural
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
Designated MGP
Location
Brooklyn
Drinking Cups - Paper and Plastic: Plastic - Single Use: #2 HDPE Pig.
Material: Drinking Cups - Paper and Plastic: Plastic - Single Use: #2 HDPE Pig. • Aggregate Percent: 0.0 • Refuse Percent: 0.0
Material
Drinking Cups - Paper and Plastic: Plastic - Single Use: #2 HDPE Pig.
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
Designated MGP
Location
Brooklyn
Drinking Cups - Paper and Plastic: Plastic - Single Use: #3 PVC
Material: Drinking Cups - Paper and Plastic: Plastic - Single Use: #3 PVC • Aggregate Percent: 0.0 • Refuse Percent: 0.0
Material
Drinking Cups - Paper and Plastic: Plastic - Single Use: #3 PVC
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
Designated MGP
Location
Brooklyn
Drinking Cups - Paper and Plastic: Plastic - Single Use: #4 LDPE/LLDPE
Material: Drinking Cups - Paper and Plastic: Plastic - Single Use: #4 LDPE/LLDPE • Aggregate Percent: 0.0 • Refuse Percent: 0.0
Material
Drinking Cups - Paper and Plastic: Plastic - Single Use: #4 LDPE/LLDPE
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
Designated MGP
Location
Brooklyn
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