Waste and Recycling 2021

Ten year trend (2011 TO 2021)

From 2011 to 2021, overall waste generation decreased by 63%, materials sent to landfill decreased by 96% and separation and diversion (recycling) of materials away from landfill increased by 47%. Less waste was generated in 2021 due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting temporary campus closures during lockdown.

Waste ten year trend

TEN YEAR TREND  GRAPH

Waste 10yr trend graph

Total annual waste, diversion and landfill (tonnes)
 201120132015201720192021
Diversion 372 631 1179 1167 1044 547
Landfill 1237 847 225 116 128 52
Total16091478140412831172599

2021

The COVID-19 pandemic created anomalies across all our campuses in 2020 and continued into 2021, with closures and decreased usage resulting in reduced waste.  Whilst the past two years' trends may not provide a true reflection on our waste habits, they are reviewed as lessons learned.

Waste 2021 breakdown and campuses