Waste and Recycling 2024

Ten year trend (2014 TO 2024)

From 2014 to 2024, overall waste generation decreased by 41%, and materials sent to landfill decreased by 81%.

The notable dip in the trendline demonstrated a significant reduction in waste generated due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic campus closures.

Waste ten year trend percentages

Waste 10 year trend graph

Total annual waste, diversion and landfill (tonnes)

2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024
Diversion 1,014 1,220 970 579 769 771
Landfill 415 1,422 174 76 93 74
Total 1,429 1,422 1,144 655 862 844

2024

844 tonnes of waste were generated in 2024, of which 771 tonnes (91%) were diverted, and 74 tonnes (9%) were sent to landfill.

Waste 2024 by campus