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Other MSW Composition Studies

MPCA has assembled this list of waste sorts from around the U.S. as a resource to researchers. We continue to update the list, and welcome suggestions.

To suggest additional studies to add to this list, contact Peder Sandhei.

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Ten most recent waste sorts we've found, by date of publication.

  • HTML Content Maine: Residential Waste Characterization Study (2011) External Link [published: 05/03/12]
    This report summarizes and discusses the results of two 2011 waste sorts conducted on Maine residential waste, and makes comparisons with previous research. The study objective was to observe and quantify the impacts of a variety of municipal recycling program styles; by identifying which recyclable materials and products are still being thrown away by Maine residents, we can discover aspects of our solid waste programs that are working well, and those that need improvement.
  • PDF Document North Carolina: Mecklenburg County Waste Composition Study (2012) External Link [published: 02/20/12]
    Mecklenburg County (North Carolina) contracted with SCS Engineers (SCS) to conduct a waste composition analysis of waste generated by Charlotte–Mecklenburg Schools, county government buildings, and Central Piedmont Community College. The study sought to estimate types and quantities of recyclable waste components in the waste streams of different building types and identify opportunities for greater waste stream diversion.
  • PDF Document Minnesota: Perham Resource Recovery Facility: Solid Waste Composition Study (2012) [published: 02/14/12]
    This report summarizes the results of the Solid Waste Composition Study performed at the Perham Resource Recovery Facility in December 2011.
  • PDF Document Minnesota: Brooklyn Park Transfer Station: Waste Composition Study (2011) External Link [published: 11/30/11]
    Hennepin County and Rational Energies retained SAIC Energy, Environment & Infrastructure, LLC to conduct a waste composition study of the municipal solid waste disposed at the county’s Brooklyn Park Transfer Station (BPTS). The main objectives of the study were to develop an accurate waste composition identifying the types and estimated quantities of MSW received at the BPTS and to estimate the types and quantities of potentially recoverable materials in the waste stream.
  • HTML Content U.S. EPA: MSW Characterization Reports External Link [published: 11/01/11]
    U.S. EPA's annual research describing the national waste stream based on data collected from 1960 through today; the 2010 MSW Characterization fact sheet and data tables were published in November 2011. It contains information on the benefits of recycling, as well as data on waste generation, recycling, and disposal. A full report incorporating these data tables is produced every other year.
  • PDF Document Iowa: Statewide Waste Characterization Study (2011) External Link [published: 09/14/11]
    In 2011, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) retained the Project Team of MidAtlantic Solid Waste Consultants, Cascadia Consulting Group and Foth Infrastructure & Environment to conduct a statistically representative analysis of Iowa’s disposed waste stream.
  • HTML Content Washington: Seattle Public Utilities Commission Waste Composition Reports External Link [published: 08/31/11]
    Seattle Public Utilities has conducted waste composition studies since 1988, with updates every few years; the most recent was published August 2011. These studies provide information on the makeup of Seattle's residential, self haul and commercial garbage, as well as construction, demolition and landclearing (CDL) waste.
  • HTML Content Oregon: Recycling Characterization and Composition Study (2009/2010) External Link [published: 07/22/11]
    In June 2009, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality began field work on a year-long statewide waste composition study. Sky Valley Associates collected and sorted 999 samples of solid waste weighing on average more than 200 pounds each from 58 landfills, transfer stations, and mixed solid waste processing facilities throughout an entire calendar year. These samples were sorted into 130 material categories, and all beverage containers in the samples were also counted both by beverage type and by container material type. Results from the study have been compiled, but the final report has not yet been completed.
  • PDF Document Iowa: Cedar Rapids/Linn County Waste Characterization Study (2011) External Link [published: 01/12/11]
    The Cedar Rapids/Linn County Solid Waste Agency commissioned R.W. Beck for a solid waste characterization study in 2010.
  • PDF Document Colorado: Boulder County Waste Composition Study (2010) External Link [published: 12/29/10]
    Boulder County (Colorado) has long been at the forefront of progressive waste management and recycling. To better understand the opportunities available for increasing recycling and diversion of wastes in Boulder County, the County retained the Project Team of MidAtlantic Solid Waste Consultants (MSW Consultants) and Cascadia Consulting Group (Cascadia) to conduct a statistically representative analysis of the county’s disposed waste stream.

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