Waste and Recycling 2023

Ten year trend (2013 TO 2023)

From 2013 to 2023, overall waste generation decreased by 40%, materials sent to landfill decreased by 91% and separation and diversion (recycling) of materials away from landfill increased by 27%. The notable dip in the trendline demonstrated a significant reduction in waste generated due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic campus closures.

Total annual waste, diversion and landfill (tonnes)

2013 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023
Diversion 631 1179 1167 1044 547 801
Landfill 847 225 116 128 52 79
Total 1478 1404 1283 1172 599 880

2023

880 tonnes of waste were generated in 2023, of which 801 tonnes (91%) were diverted, and 79 tonnes (9%) were sent to landfill.

Waste and Recycling Previous Years

2022

2021

2020