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.
| 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.
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