Waste and Recycling

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)
 201420162018202020222024
Diversion 1,0141,220970579769771
Landfill 4151,422174769374
Total1,4291,4221,144655862844

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


Waste and Recycling Previous Years

2023

2022

2021

2020