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A DIVISION OF

WASTE AUDIT REPORT

Prepared For:

McMaster University 1280 Main Street West Hamilton, ON L8S 4M3

Attention:

Carlos Figueira Kate Whalen

March 2011

Submitted by:

Deborah Hall

Territory Sales Manager

464 Rennie Street Hamilton, Ontario L8H 3P5

Tel: 416-458-0703

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .................................................................................................... 3

OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................................... 3 PURPOSE ....................................................................................................................... 3 AUDIT METHODOLOGY ..................................................................................................... 3 REPORT ......................................................................................................................... 3

CURRENT WASTE HANDLING PROCESSES AND CONTAINERS ...................................... 4 CURRENT RECYCLING INITIATIVES AND DIVERSION PROGRAM: ................................ 5 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS: ............................................................................................... 6

AUDITED WASTE STREAM 2010-2011 ............................................................................... 6 AUDITED WASTE COMPOSITION 2010-2011 ...................................................................... 6

CURRENT ANNUAL DIVERSION RATE: ........................................................................... 7 REPORT OF WASTE AUDIT – GENERAL INFORMATION ............................................... 10 DESCRIPTION OF ENTITY ............................................................................................ 10 HOW WASTE IS PRODUCED AND DECISIONS AFFECTING THE PRODUCTION OF WASTE .......................................................................................................................... 11 MANAGEMENT OF WASTE ............................................................................................. 12 ESTIMATED QUANTITY OF WASTE PRODUCED ANNUALLY ......................................... 13 EXTENT TO WHICH MATERIALS OR PRODUCTS USED OR SOLD BY THE ENTITY CONSIST OF RECYCLED OR REUSED MATERIALS OR PRODCUTS ................................ 14 APPENDIX I - TABLE OF CATEGORIES & SUB-CATEGORIES ........................................ 15 APPENDIX II - TABLE OF AUDIT DATA: RESIDENCE .................................................... 16

APPENDIX II - TABLE OF AUDIT DATA: MILLS LIBRARY/MUSC..................................17 APPENDIX II - TABLE OF AUDIT DATA: COMMONS.....................................................18

REPORT OF WASTE REDUCTION WORK PLAN – GENERAL INFORMATION ................. 19 DESCRIPTION OF ENTITY ............................................................................................ 19 PLANS TO REDUCE, REUSE AND RECYCLE ................................................................... 20 RESPONSIBILTY FOR IMPLEMENTING THE WASTE AND REDUCTION WORK PLAN ... 21 COMMUNICATION TO STAFF, CUSTOMERS, GUESTS AND VISITORS .......................... 21 TIMETABLE FOR IMPLEMENTING WASTE REDUCTION WORK PLAN ........................... 22 ESTIMATED WASTE PRODUCED BY MATERIAL TYPE AND THE PROJECTED AMOUNT TO BE DIVERTED BY THE 3R’S ...................................................................................... 23


EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Overview McMaster University located at 1280 Main Street East in Hamilton, Ontario, retained Waste Check to perform a solid, non hazardous waste audit at the main campus.

Purpose The purpose of the audit was to identify, quantify and analyze the composition of the waste stream generated by the collective functional areas within the university campus; to ensure compliance with the requirements contained in The Ministry of the Environment Ontario Regulations 102/94 and 103/94; to determine the locations’ ability to reduce, reuse and recycle materials from the existing waste stream on a go forward basis; to pinpoint recycling opportunities and / or opportunities to enhance and strengthen recycling initiatives currently in place; to provide the foundation for a Waste Reduction Work Plan.

Audit Methodology McMaster University currently utilizes various sizes of front end, compactor, and roll off containers for the collection and disposal of solid, non hazardous waste throughout the campus. The waste audit took place over a three day period and was broken down into three separate locations: the Student Centre/Mills Library, the residence buildings, and the Commons. For the purpose of collecting a sample of waste from the Student Centre and the Mills Library, a designated from end truck went to the sites and emptied the waste bins. The bins contained a 24-hour sample of waste. The same process was followed to collect a sample of waste from all of the residence buildings on campus that contained a 24-hour sample; and to collect a sample of waste from the Commons, the waste compactor was emptied, and over a 24-hour period all wastes were placed in the container as normal. The compactor was then removed and emptied after the sample collection period. All of the wastes collected from the campus were brought to an off site location for audit and analysis. An overall visual survey was completed by the Waste Check audit team; bags of waste material were opened from the container and separated into commodity type and resulting sub categories. Each commodity type and sub category was weighed individually and logged by point of generation area. Waste Check audited 100% of the waste generated over a 24-hour period from each site.

Report The information contained in this waste audit report was gathered from the off site waste audit, a tour of the university, discussions with McMaster University personnel as well as an analysis of current waste management handling practices used at the campus.


CURRENT WASTE HANDLING PROCESSES AND CONTAINERS

Maintenance and facility services, including cleaning staff, continually collect wastes and

deposit the material into the available waste containers. Material generated in the commons and student centre is deposited by both McMaster Facility

Services, McMaster University Student Centre contracted custodial services, Housing and Conference Services’ Facility Services team, and the various kitchen and food tenants located within the buildings.

Waste is collected and deposited into various front end, roll off, and compactor containers; all

of which are serviced on separate schedules, dependent on volumes of waste generated at each building.

• Mills Library uses 1, 6 cubic yard front end waste container, which is emptied five

times per week by a private contractor. • The Student Centre (MUSC) uses 2, 3 cubic yard front end waste compactors. Both

bins are dumped two times each week by a private contractor. • The Residence buildings all use various front end waste containers and are emptied

six times per week by a private contractor. • The commons uses 1, 15 yard compactor which is emptied once per week by a

private contractor.


CURRENT RECYCLING INITIATIVES AND DIVERSION PROGRAM:

Current Recycling Diversion Program includes:

o Mixed Paper Fibres o Co-Mingled (Plastics, glass, aluminum and steel cans) o Cardboard (OCC) o Steel, Scrap Metals o Organics o E-Waste, Electronics o Wood

Mixed Paper Fibres are collected in 95 gallon recycling totes located throughout the

campus. The totes are emptied on a varying schedule, at least once per week, by a private contractor.

Co-Mingled Recycling (Aluminum/Plastic/Glass) is collected in 95 gallon recycling totes

located throughout the campus. The totes are emptied on a varying schedule, at least once per week, by a private contractor.

Cardboard is collected and deposited into several front end and roll off compactor

containers which are serviced on various schedules.

Steel is collected in various roll off containers, and are serviced on an ‘on call’ basis when needed.

Organics are collected in 65 gallon totes located at various buildings around campus.

The totes are emptied six times per week by a private contractor.

E-Waste is collected from various locations throughout the campus and deposited into a designated container for recycling. The container is emptied when needed, through a private contractor.

Wood (un-treated pallets, scraps) is collected from throughout the campus grounds and deposited into a 40 cubic yard open top roll off container located at the main lower compound. The container is emptied on an ‘on call’ basis when needed.


SUMMARY OF FINDINGS –RESIDENCE BUILDINGS:

The total amount of solid, non hazardous waste generated at the McMaster University residence buildings is estimated to be 385,147.89 kilograms (kg) or 385.14 metric tonnes (t). Paper represents 34.37%; plastics represent 26.81%; and organics represent 28.74% of the total annual waste generated at the residence buildings. At present, the waste stream at the McMaster University residence buildings contains recyclable materials for which programs for diversion are available:

MCMASTER UNIVERSITY: RESIDENCE

Audited Waste Stream 2010/ 2011

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Paper Plastic Metal Glass Organics Other

Annual Waste= 385,147.89 kg

Audited Waste Composition 2010/ 2011

Metal2.04%Glass

6.87%

Plastic26.81%

Paper34.37%Other

1.17%

Organics28.74%


SUMMARY OF FINDINGS – MILLS LIBRARY/MUSC:

The total amount of solid, non hazardous waste generated at the McMaster University Student Centre (MUSC) and the Mills Library is estimated to be 645,264.12 kilograms (kg) or 645.26 metric tonnes (t). Paper represents 22.81%; plastics represent 20.60%; and organics represent 49.21% of the total annual waste generated at the Mills Library and MUSC. At present, the waste streams at the Mills Library and MUSC contain recyclable materials for which programs for diversion are available:

MCMASTER UNIVERSITY – MILLS LIBRARY/MUSC


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Metal1.00%

Glass1.27%

Plastic20.60%

Paper22.81%

Other5.11%

Organics49.21%


SUMMARY OF FINDINGS - COMMONS:

The total amount of solid, non hazardous waste generated at the McMaster University Commons is estimated to be 377,111.30 kilograms (kg) or 377.11 metric tonnes (t). Paper represents 9.96%; plastics represent 35.24%; and organics represent 47.99% of the total annual waste generated at the Commons. At present, the waste stream at the McMaster University Commons contains recyclable materials for which programs for diversion are available:

MCMASTER UNIVERSITY – COMMONS


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Metal1.61% Glass

2.50%

Plastic35.24%

Paper9.96% Other

2.70%

Organics47.99%


CURRENT ANNUAL DIVERSION RATE:

The following assumptions were applied in determining the recycling weights and resulting diversion percentage based on available service information at the time of the waste audit: Based on industry standards 1,109,657.70 kilograms or 1,109.65 metric tonnes of materials

were removed and recycled collectively from McMaster University in the 2010/2011 school year.

Material Diverted from Landfill: Material kg t Mixed Paper Fibres 364,040.00 364.04 Co-Mingled 164,100.00 164.10 Cardboard 260,100.00 260.10 Metal 39,920.00 39.92 Organics 161,600.00 161.60 E-Waste 18,248.00 18.24 Wood 101,090.00 101.09 Books 559.73 0.56 Total 1,109,657.70 1,109.65 General Waste (Entire Campus): 1,407,523.30 kg or 1,407.52 t Current Diversion Rate: Waste …………………………………….1,407.52 t Recycling…………….……………….....1,109.65 t Total Waste Generated…………..…2,517.17 t Diversion Rate 44.00% Therefore the current diversion rate when all initiatives are accounted for is estimated to be 44.00%. Diversion Rate 2010/ 2011

Waste56.00%

Recycling44.00%


REPORT OF WASTE AUDIT – GENERAL INFORMATION

Note: O. Reg. 102/94 does not apply to multi-unit residential buildings.

DESCRIPTION OF ENTITY

Name of Owner and/or Operator of Entity(ies) and Company Name: McMaster University

Name of Contact Person: Carlos Figueira

Telephone #: 905-525-9140

Email address: [email protected]

Street Address(es) of Entity(ies): 1280 Main Street East

Municipality: Hamilton, ON Type of Entity (check one)

Retail Shopping Establishments Hotels and Motels Retail Shopping Complexes Hospitals Office Buildings Educational Institutions √ Restaurants Large Manufacturing Establishments

Provide a brief overview of the entity(ties): McMaster University located at 1280 Main St E in Hamilton, Ontario employs 8,500 people and has 20,300 full time students enrolled in the school. Originally moving to Hamilton in 1930, the University’s original six buildings have grown into today’s campus which includes a total fifty-five buildings and growing.


HOW WASTE IS PRODUCED AND DECISIONS AFFECTING THE PRODUCTION OF WASTE

For each category of waste that is produced at the entity(ies), explain how the waste will be produced and how management decisions and policies will affect the production of waste.

Categories of Waste How Is the Waste Produced and What Management Decisions/Policies Affect Its Production?

Example: Disposable Food Packaging Generated by customers eating inside restaurant. Food packaging is used for health reasons. Reusable mugs for customers consuming coffee/ tea inside restaurant is being review ed.

Cardboard (OCC) Generated by employees and students, packaging. Material is broken down and placed in cardboard containers for recycling.

Waxed Cardboard Generated by kitchens and food services. Material is placed in waste containers for disposal.

Boxboard (OBB) Generated by staff/students. Paper recycling program in place. Material is placed in designated recycling totes for paper.

Fine paper, Mixed Paper Generated by staff/students. Material is placed in designated recycling totes for paper.

Newsprint Generated by staff/students. Paper recycling program in place. Material is placed in designated recycling totes for paper.

Magazines, Catalogues Generated by staff/students. Paper recycling program in place. Material is placed in designated recycling totes for paper.

Kraft Paper Generated by staff/students; packaging. Paper recycling program in place. Material is placed in recycling totes for paper.

Molded Pulp Generated by staff/students; packaging. Paper recycling program in place. Material is placed in designated recycling totes for paper.

Gable Top Containers Generated by staff in kitchen areas; students in cafeteria areas. Recycling program in place. Material is placed in designated recycling totes for containers.

Aseptic Containers Generated by staff in kitchen areas; students in cafeteria areas. Recycling program in place. Material is placed in designated recycling totes for containers.

Spiral Wound Containers Generated by staff/students. Material is placed in waste container for disposal. Other Paper Generated by staff/students. Material is placed in waste container for disposal.

Glass food and beverage bottles/jars Generated by staff/students; kitchen areas. Co-mingled recycling program in place. Material is placed in recycling containers.

Aluminum Food and Beverage Cans Generated by staff/students; kitchen areas. Co-mingled recycling program in place. Material is placed in recycling containers.

Aluminum Foil, Trays Generated by staff/students; kitchen areas. Co-mingled recycling program in place. Material is placed in recycling containers.

Steel food and beverage cans Generated by staff/students; kitchen areas. Co-mingled recycling program in place. Material is placed in recycling containers.

PET (#1) plastic food and beverage bottles Generated by staff/students; kitchen areas. Co-mingled recycling program in place. Material is placed in recycling containers.

HDPE (#2) plastic jugs, crates, totes and drums Generated by staff/students; kitchen areas. Co-mingled recycling program in place. Material is placed in recycling containers.

PVC (#3) Containers Generated by staff/students. Co-mingled recycling program in place. Material is placed in recycling containers.

LDPE/PP (#4, #5) plastic film, containers Generated by staff/students; kitchen areas. Co-mingled recycling program in place. Material is placed in recycling containers.

Polystyrene (#6) Generated by staff/students; kitchen areas. Co-mingled recycling program in place. Material is placed in recycling containers.

Rigid Plastics (Non-Recyclable) Generated by staff/students; packaging. Material is placed in waste container for disposal. Recyclable Plastic Film; Stretch Wrap, Thin Sheet Plastics Generated by shipping/receiving. Material is placed in waste containers for disposal. Non-Recyclable Plastic Film; Garbage Bags, Chip Bags Generated by staff/students; packaging. Material is placed in waste container for disposal.

Food Waste Generated by staff and students; kitchen and food services. Organics recycling program in place at some buildings on campus. Material is placed in designated containers to be recycled or deposited into waste containers where program is not available.

Leaf and Yard Waste Generated by maintenance, facility services. Material is mulched and reused on site for gardens, etc.

Paper Towel, Tissue Generated by staff and students in washroom and food areas. Material is placed in organics totes for recycling or waste containers.

E-Waste Generated by staff/students. Material is placed in designated container or designated area for recycling off site.

Rubber; Tubes, Gloves Generated by staff/students. Material is placed in waste container for disposal. Diapers Generated by staff/students. Material is placed in waste container for disposal.

Textiles; Clothing, Linen Generated by staff/students. Material is collected and reused or donated through campus exchange program.

Filters, Air and Furnace Generated by maintenance. Material is placed in waste container for disposal. Note: When completing this form, write “n/a” in the columns where the entity will not produce any waste for a category of waste.


MANAGEMENT OF WASTE Category Waste to be Disposed Reused or Recycled Waste

Example: Beverage cans

Staff/ clients may place in garbage bins Staff/ clients place cans in recycling receptacles. Collection staff later collect cans. Those in garbage are disposed; those in recycling receptacles are recycled.

Cardboard (OCC) Employees/students place material in collection

containers provided. Items captured and recycled.

Waxed Cardboard Staff place in waste containers.

Boxboard (OBB) Employees/students place material in collection containers provided. Items captured and recycled.

Fine paper, Mixed Paper Employees/students place material in collection containers provided. Items captured and recycled.

Newsprint Employees/students place material in collection containers provided. Items captured and recycled.

Magazines, Catalogues Employees/students place material in collection containers provided. Items captured and recycled.

Kraft Paper Employees/students place material in collection containers provided. Items captured and recycled.

Molded Pulp Employees/students place material in collection containers provided. Items captured and recycled.

Gable Top Containers Employees/students place material in collection containers provided. Items captured and recycled.

Aseptic Containers Employees/students place material in collection containers provided. Items captured and recycled.

Spiral Wound Containers Staff/students place in waste containers.

Other Paper Staff/students place in waste containers.

Glass food and beverage bottles/jars Employees/students place material in collection containers provided. Items captured and recycled.

Aluminum Food and Beverage Cans Employees/students place material in collection containers provided. Items captured and recycled.

Aluminum Foil, Trays Employees/students place material in collection containers provided. Items captured and recycled.

Steel food and beverage cans Employees/students place material in collection containers provided. Items captured and recycled.

PET (#1) plastic food and beverage bottles Employees/students place material in collection containers provided. Items captured and recycled.

HDPE (#2) plastic jugs, crates, totes and drums Employees/students place material in collection containers provided. Items captured and recycled.

PVC (#3) Containers Employees/students place material in collection containers provided. Items captured and recycled.

LDPE/PP (#4, #5) Film, Containers Employees/students place material in collection containers provided. Items captured and recycled.

Polystyrene (#6) Employees/students place material in collection containers provided. Items captured and recycled.

Rigid Plastics (Non-Recyclable) Staff/students place in waste containers.

Recyclable Plastic Film, Stretch Wrap Staff/students place in waste containers.

Non-Recyclable Plastic Film Staff/students place in waste containers.

Food Waste Staff/students place in waste containers. Employees/students place material in collection containers provided. Items captured and recycled.

Leaf and Yard Waste Material mulched and reused on site.

Paper Towel, Tissue Staff/students place in waste containers. Employees/students place material in collection


Wood, Pallets Employees/students place material in collection


E-Waste Employees/students place material in collection


Rubber; Tubes, Gloves Staff/students place in waste containers.

Diapers Staff/students place in waste containers.

Textiles; Clothing, Linen Material is reused/donated through on campus initiatives.

Filters, Air and Furnace Staff place in waste containers.


ESTIMATED QUANTITY OF WASTE PRODUCED ANNUALLY

Estimated Amount of Waste Produced (t) Generated Reused Recycled Disposed

Categories of Waste “A” Base

Year “B” *

Current Year “C” *

Change (A-B)

“A” Base Year

“B” * Current

Year

“C” * Change (A-B)

“A” Base Year

“B” * Current Year


“A” Base Year

“B” * Current

Year


Co-Mingled (Aluminum, Glass and Plastic) 488.42 164.10 -324.32 0.00 0.00 0.00 488.42 164.10 -324.32 0.00 0.00 0.00 Cardboard (OCC) 792.67 269.64 -523.03 0.00 0.00 0.00 684.03 260.10 -423.93 108.64 9.54 -99.10 Waxed Cardboard 0.00 0.58 +0.58 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.58 +0.58 Boxboard (OBB) 45.30 35.16 -10.14 0.00 0.00 0.00 N/A N/A N/A 45.30 35.16 -10.14 Mixed Paper Fibres 1,572.31 387.44 -1,184.87 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,502.68 364.04 -1,138.64 69.63 23.40 -46.23 Newsprint 65.45 24.09 -41.36 0.00 0.00 0.00 N/A N/A N/A 65.45 24.09 -41.36 Magazines, Catalogues 25.20 0.00 -25.20 0.00 0.00 0.00 N/A N/A N/A 25.20 0.00 -25.20 Kraft Paper 23.61 12.55 -11.06 0.00 0.00 0.00 N/A N/A N/A 23.61 12.55 -11.06 Molded Pulp 33.00 0.54 -32.46 0.00 0.00 0.00 N/A N/A N/A 33.00 0.54 -32.46 Gable Top Containers 45.60 19.30 -26.30 0.00 0.00 0.00 N/A N/A N/A 45.60 19.30 -26.30 Aseptic Containers 12.17 5.31 -6.86 0.00 0.00 0.00 N/A N/A N/A 12.17 5.31 -6.86 Spiral Wound Containers 78.62 0.00 -78.62 0.00 0.00 0.00 N/A 0.00 0.00 78.62 0.00 -78.62 Other Paper 17.12 76.65 +59.53 0.00 0.00 0.00 N/A 0.00 0.00 17.12 76.65 +59.53 Glass Food and Beverage Containers 40.03 44.07 +4.04 0.00 0.00 0.00 N/A N/A N/A 40.03 44.07 +4.04 Aluminum food and beverage cans 24.91 9.90 -15.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 N/A N/A N/A 24.91 9.90 -15.01 Aluminum Foil, Trays 1.62 0.00 -1.62 0.00 0.00 0.00 N/A N/A N/A 1.62 0.00 -1.62 Steel Food and Beverage Cans 0.74 10.51 +9.77 0.00 0.00 0.00 N/A N/A N/A 0.74 10.51 +9.77 Aerosol Cans 1.03 0.00 -1.03 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.03 0.00 -1.03 PET (#1) plastic food and beverage bottles 145.37 74.83 -70.54 0.00 0.00 0.00 N/A N/A N/A 145.37 74.83 -70.54 HDPE (#2) plastic jugs, crates, totes, drums 24.34 20.00 -4.34 0.00 0.00 0.00 N/A N/A N/A 24.34 20.00 -4.34 PVC (#3) Containers 10.23 0.00 -10.23 0.00 0.00 0.00 N/A N/A N/A 10.23 0.00 -10.23 LDPE/PP (#4, #5) plastic film, containers 17.48 24.38 +6.90 0.00 0.00 0.00 N/A N/A N/A 17.48 24.38 +6.90 Polystyrene (#6) 53.15 80.50 +27.35 0.00 0.00 0.00 N/A N/A N/A 53.15 80.50 +27.35 Rigid Plastics, Non-Recyclable 0.00 2.73 +2.73 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.73 +2.73 Recyclable Plastic Film, Stretch Wrap 25.44 1.42 -24.02 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 25.44 1.42 -24.02 Non Recyclable Plastic Film 50.12 165.14 +115.02 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 50.12 165.14 +115.02 Food Waste 386.83 770.67 +383.84 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 161.60 +161.60 386.83 609.07 +222.24 Wood, Pallets 220.02 101.09 -118.93 0.00 0.00 0.00 132.22 101.09 -31.13 87.80 0.00 -87.80 Leaf and Yard Waste 5.25 0.14 -5.11 0.00 0.00 0.00 N/A N/A N/A 5.25 0.14 -5.11 Paper Towel, Tissue 93.60 110.02 +16.42 0.00 0.00 0.00 N/A N/A N/A 93.60 110.02 +16.42 Steel, Scrap Metals 81.30 39.92 -41.38 0.00 0.00 0.00 81.30 39.92 -41.38 0.00 0.00 0.00 Drywall 14.21 0.00 -14.21 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 14.21 0.00 -14.21 Books 0.00 0.56 +0.56 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.56 +0.56 0.00 0.00 0.00 Electronics, E-Waste 11.50 48.01 +36.51 0.00 0.00 0.00 N/A 18.24 +18.24 11.50 29.77 +18.27 Rubber 2.83 0.00 -2.83 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.83 0.00 -2.83 Diapers 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Clothing/Linen 11.00 10.20 -0.80 0.00 0.00 0.00 N/A N/A N/A 11.00 10.20 0.80 Carpet 6.36 0.00 -6.36 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6.36 0.00 -6.36 Filters, Air and Furnace 0.00 7.72 +7.72 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 7.72 +7.72 Other 144.10 0.00 -144.10 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 144.10 0.00 -144.10

Total 4,570.94 2,517.17 -2,053.77 0.00 0.00 0.00 2,888.66 1,109.65 -1,779.01 1,682.28 1,407.52 -274.76 Percent Change (total C ÷ total A x 100 ) 44.93% 0.00% 61.58% 16.33%


EXTENT TO WHICH MATERIALS OR PRODUCTS USED OR SOLD BY THE ENTITY CONSIST OF RECYCLED OR REUSED MATERIALS OR PRODCUTS

1. Do you have a management policy in place that promotes the purchasing and/or use of materials or products that consist of recycled and/or reused materials or products? If yes, please describe.

McMaster University does have a purchasing policy that deals with the purchase of recyclable and recycled items and products. Please see attached information, “Policy on Environmentally Green Purchasing”. The Office of Sustainability also produces an annual sustainability report, outlining objectives and current programs in place around campus to promote sustainability. The report includes initiatives such as composting programs, community clean up days, and plastic-bottle-free zones.

2. Do you have plans to increase the extent to which materials or products used or

sold* consist of recycled or reused materials or products? If yes, please describe.

McMaster’s Purchasing Policy described above includes information on and encourages the purchase of products with a higher percentage of recycled content.

* Information regarding materials or products “sold” that consist of recycled or reused materials or products is only required from owner(s) of retail shopping establishments and the owner(s) or operator(s) of large manufacturing establishments.

Please attach any additional page(s) as required to answer the above questions

I hereby certify that the information provided in this Report of Waste Audit is complete and correct.

Signature of authorized official:

Title: Date:


APPENDIX I - TABLE OF CATEGORIES & SUB-CATEGORIES

1. Paper Fibres 3. Metals Newspaper ONP, Inserts Aluminum Cans Food & Beverage Magazines OMG Aluminum Foil Trays, Foil Phone Books OTB Steel Cans Food & Beverage Cardboard OCC Paint Cans Empty Boxboard OBB Other Metal Scrap, other containers Mixed Papers Fine Paper, junk mail 4. Glass Moulded Pulp Egg Cartons, Trays LCBO Clear Clear Alcoholic Beverages Books Hard, soft cover LCBO Colour Coloured Alcoholic Beverages Kraft Paper Paper bags Clear Food & Beverage Spiral Wound Frozen juice, Pringles Coloured Food & Beverage Tissue / Towelling Tissue, napkins, paper towel Other Glass Light bulbs, Ceramics Gable Top Cartons Milk, Juice 5. Household Special Waste Aseptic Containers Tetra Type Packaging Batteries All Types Other Multi-layered, waxed Paint Liquid residual

Oils 2. Plastics Flammables Solvents PETE Soft Drink #1 Other Sharps, Acids PETE Other bottles Water, Juice, Food, Trays 6. Compostables PETE Other Packages Trays, Clam Shells Food Waste All food waste HDPE #2 Flowers PVC Bottles #3 & Packaging Yard Waste Grass clippings LDPE / PP #4 and #5 Squeezable Animal Waste Feces, animal litter & bedding PS #6, Trays, Cups (coffee), Packaging 7. Other Waste Materials Recyclable Film Shopping Bags Textiles Linen Flexible Film Garbage Bags, Chip Bags, Shrink Carpet Wide Mouth Tubs #2, 4, 5, 6 Diapers Other Containers #7, unmarked plastics Electronics/Computers Small Appliances Other Rigid Packaging Rubber Tires, Mats, Tubing Other Plastics Other Materials not classified above


APPENDIX II - TABLE OF AUDIT DATA: RESIDENCE BUILDINGS CUSTOMER NAME: McMaster University

BLDG NAME/ADDRESS: Residence Buildings AUDIT DATA DATE OF REPORT: 23-Mar-11

(KGS) (KGS) (KGS) (KGS)

1. Paper Fibres % % Annual Waste Monthly Weekly Daily

Newspaper ONP, inserts 3.90% 5168.40 430.70 99.40 14.20 Magazines Magazines 0.00% 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Cardboard OCC 4.18% 5532.37 461.03 106.40 15.20 Boxboard OBB 10.23% 13539.76 1128.31 260.40 37.20 Mixed Papers Junk mail, fine papers 6.65% 8808.12 734.01 169.40 24.20 Molded Pulp Egg Cartons, Trays 0.00% 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Kraft Paper Fast food bags, Paper Bags 4.76% 6296.72 524.73 121.10 17.30 Spiral Wound Frozen Juice, Pringles 0.00% 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Tissue/Toweling Tissues, Napkins, Paper Towels 40.69% 53867.86 4488.99 1036.00 148.00 Other Paper Multi-layered, waxed, wrapping 23.29% 30828.43 2569.04 592.90 84.70 Gable Top Cartons Milk & Juice 4.56% 6041.94 503.49 116.20 16.60 Aseptic Containers Tetra type packages 1.73% 2293.02 191.09 44.10 6.30

Total Paper 34.37% 100.00% 132376.62 11031.38 2545.90 363.70 2. Plastics Rigid Plastics Non-Recyclable Rigid Plastics 0.00% 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 PETE Other bottles & Jars Water, juice, food 35.11% 36251.61 3020.97 697.20 99.60 PETE Other packages Trays, clam shells 0.00% 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 HDPE Rigid #2 1.66% 1710.67 142.56 32.90 4.70 PVC Bottles #3 bottles & packaging 0.00% 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 LDPE/PP #4 and #5 squeezable 3.77% 3894.50 324.54 74.90 10.70 PS #6 trays, cups (coffee), packaging 24.53% 25325.17 2110.43 487.06 69.58 Recyclable Film Shrink Wrap 0.00% 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Non-Recyclable Film Garbage bags, chip bags 34.93% 36069.63 3005.80 693.70 99.10

Total Plastics 26.81% 100.00% 103251.58 8604.30 1985.76 283.68 3. Metals Aluminum Cans Food & beverage 57.87% 4549.65 379.14 87.50 12.50 Aluminum Foil trays, foil 0.00% 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Steel Cans Food and Beverage 42.13% 3312.15 276.01 63.70 9.10 Aerosol Cans Empty 0.00% 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Total Metals 2.04% 100.00% 7861.80 655.15 151.20 21.60 4. Glass LCBO Clear Clear Glass Alcoholic Beverages 0.00% 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 LCBO Colour Coloured Glass Alcoholic Beverages 0.00% 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Clear Food & beverage containers 68.23% 18053.01 1504.42 347.20 49.60 Coloured Food & beverage containers 31.77% 8407.75 700.65 161.70 23.10 Other Glass Light bulbs, window glass, ceramics 0.00% 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Total Glass 6.87% 100.00% 26460.76 2205.06 508.90 72.70 5. Household Special Wastes Batteries All types 0.00% 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Paint 0.00% 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Motor Oil 0.00% 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Other HSW Sharps, acids, anti-freeze 0.00% 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Total HSW 0.00% 0.00% 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6. Organics Food Waste 99.87% 110538.30 9211.52 2125.90 303.70 Leaf and Yard Waste 0.13% 145.59 12.13 2.80 0.40 Wood 0.00% 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Total Organics 28.74% 100.00% 110683.89 9223.66 2128.70 304.10 7. Other Waste Materials Textiles Linen 91.94% 4149.28 345.77 79.80 11.40 Plastic/Nitrile Gloves Plastic/Nitrile Gloves 0.00% 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Electronics/Appliances Small appliances, Computers 8.06% 363.97 30.33 7.00 1.00 Rubber Tires, mats, tubing, hose 0.00% 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Diapers Diapers 0.00% 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Other Materials not classified above 0.00% 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Total Other 1.17% 100.00% 4513.25 376.10 86.80 12.40

Total Annual Waste 100.00% 385147.89


APPENDIX II - TABLE OF AUDIT DATA: MILLS LIBRARY/MUSC CUSTOMER NAME: McMaster University

BLDG NAME/ADDRESS: Mills Library/MUSC AUDIT DATA DATE OF REPORT: 24-Mar-11



Newspaper ONP, inserts 12.31% 18125.81 1510.48 348.60 49.80 Magazines Magazines 0.00% 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Cardboard OCC 1.06% 1565.08 130.42 30.10 4.30 Boxboard OBB 14.09% 20746.40 1728.87 399.00 57.00 Mixed Papers Junk mail, fine papers 8.93% 13139.39 1094.95 252.70 36.10 Molded Pulp Egg Cartons, Trays 0.00% 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Kraft Paper Fast food bags, Paper Bags 4.25% 6260.32 521.69 120.40 17.20 Spiral Wound Frozen Juice, Pringles 0.00% 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Tissue/Toweling Tissues, Napkins, Paper Towels 27.18% 40000.52 3333.38 769.30 109.90 Other Paper Multi-layered, waxed, wrapping 26.73% 39345.37 3278.78 756.70 108.10 Gable Top Cartons Milk & Juice 4.92% 7243.04 603.59 139.30 19.90 Aseptic Containers Tetra type packages 0.52% 764.34 63.70 14.70 2.10


Total Plastics 20.60% 100.00% 132900.74 11075.06 2555.98 365.14 3. Metals Aluminum Cans Food & beverage 75.14% 4840.83 403.40 93.10 13.30 Aluminum Foil trays, foil 0.00% 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Steel 24.86% 1601.48 133.46 30.80 4.40 Aerosol Cans Empty 0.00% 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00



Total HSW 0.00% 0.00% 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6. Organics Food Waste 100.00% 317565.57 26463.80 6107.50 872.50 Leaf and Yard Waste 0.00% 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Wood 0.00% 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Total Organics 49.21% 100.00% 317565.57 26463.80 6107.50 872.50 7. Other Waste Materials Textiles Linen, Clothing 10.82% 3566.93 297.24 68.60 9.80 Plastic/Nitrile Gloves Plastic/Nitrile Gloves 0.00% 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Electronics/Appliances Small appliances, Computers 89.18% 29408.94 2450.74 565.60 80.80 Rubber Tires, mats, tubing, hose 0.00% 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Diapers Diapers 0.00% 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Other Materials not classified above 0.00% 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Total Other 5.11% 100.00% 32975.86 2747.99 634.20 90.60



APPENDIX II - TABLE OF AUDIT DATA: COMMONS CUSTOMER NAME: McMaster University

BLDG NAME/ADDRESS: Commons AUDIT DATA DATE OF REPORT: 25-Mar-11



Newspaper ONP, inserts 2.13% 800.74 66.73 15.40 2.20 Waxed Cardboard Waxed OCC 1.55% 582.36 48.53 11.20 1.60 Cardboard OCC 6.49% 2438.61 203.22 46.90 6.70 Boxboard OBB 2.33% 873.53 72.79 16.80 2.40 Mixed Papers Junk mail, fine papers 3.88% 1455.89 121.32 28.00 4.00 Molded Pulp Egg Cartons, Trays 1.45% 545.96 45.50 10.50 1.50 Kraft Paper Fast food bags, Paper Bags 0.00% 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Spiral Wound Frozen Juice, Pringles 0.00% 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Tissue/Toweling Tissues, Napkins, Paper Towels 43.02% 16160.36 1346.70 310.80 44.40 Other Paper Multi-layered, waxed, wrapping 17.25% 6478.70 539.89 124.60 17.80 Gable Top Cartons Milk & Juice 15.89% 5969.14 497.43 114.80 16.40 Aseptic Containers Tetra type packages 6.01% 2256.63 188.05 43.40 6.20


Total Plastics 35.24% 100.00% 132886.18 11073.85 2555.70 365.10 3. Metals Aluminum Cans Food & beverage 7.78% 473.16 39.43 9.10 1.30 Aluminum Foil trays, foil 0.00% 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Steel 92.22% 5605.17 467.10 107.80 15.40 Aerosol Cans Empty 0.00% 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00



Total HSW 0.00% 0.00% 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6. Organics Food Waste 100.00% 180966.88 15080.57 3480.40 497.20 Production Waste Organic Production Waste 0.00% 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Wood 0.00% 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Total Organics 47.99% 100.00% 180966.88 15080.57 3480.40 497.20 7. Other Waste Materials Textiles Linen 24.29% 2475.01 206.25 47.60 6.80 Plastic/Nitrile Gloves Plastic/Nitrile Gloves 0.00% 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Electronics/Appliances Small appliances, Computers 0.00% 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Rubber Tires, mats, tubing, hose 0.00% 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Furnace Filters Filters 75.71% 7716.21 643.02 148.40 21.20 Other Materials not classified above 0.00% 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Total Other 2.70% 100.00% 10191.22 849.27 196.00 28.00



REPORT OF WASTE REDUCTION WORK PLAN – GENERAL INFORMATION

Name of Owner and/or Operator of Entity(ies) and Company Name:

McMaster University Name of Contact Person: Carlos Figueira

Telephone #: 905-525-9140

Email address: [email protected]

Street Address(es) of Entity(ies): 1280 Main Street East

Municipality: Hamilton, ON Type of Entity (check one)

Retail Shopping Establishments Hotels and Motels Retail Shopping Complexes Hospitals Office Buildings Educational Institutions √ Restaurants Large Manufacturing Establishments

DESCRIPTION OF ENTITY

Provide a brief overview of the entity(ties): McMaster University located at 1280 Main St. E in Hamilton, Ontario employs 8,500 people and has 20,300 full time students enrolled in the school. Originally moving to Hamilton in 1930, the University’s original six buildings have grown into today’s campus which includes a total fifty-five buildings and growing.


WASTE REDUCTION WORK PLAN: PLANS TO REDUCE, REUSE AND RECYCLE For each category of waste described in Part V of “Report of a Waste Audit” (on which this plan is based), explain what your plans are to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle the waste, including: 1) how the waste will be source separated at the establishment, and 2) the programs to reduce, reuse and recycle all source separated waste.

Waste Category Source Separation and 3Rs Program

Cardboard (OCC) Program already in place. Enhance staff and student education; ensure all employees/students/guests understand current recycling program and initiatives.

Waxed Cardboard Material is not recyclable. Continue to dispose of as waste.

Boxboard (OBB) Program already in place. Enhance staff and student education; ensure all employees/students/guests understand current recycling program and initiatives.

Fine Paper, Mixed Paper Program already in place. Enhance staff and student education; ensure all employees/students/guests understand current recycling program and initiatives.

Newsprint Program already in place. Enhance staff and student education; ensure all employees/students/guests understand current recycling program and initiatives.

Magazines, Catalogues Program already in place. Enhance staff and student education; ensure all employees/students/guests understand current recycling program and initiatives.

Kraft Paper Program already in place. Enhance staff and student education; ensure all employees/students/guests understand current recycling program and initiatives.

Molded Pulp Program already in place. Enhance staff and student education; ensure all employees/students/guests understand current recycling program and initiatives.

Gable Top Containers Program already in place. Enhance staff and student education; ensure all employees/students/guests understand current recycling program and initiatives.

Aseptic Containers Program already in place. Enhance staff and student education; ensure all employees/students/guests understand current recycling program and initiatives.

Spiral Wound Containers Material is not recyclable. Continue to dispose of as waste.

Other Paper Material is not recyclable. Continue to dispose of as waste.

Glass Food and Beverage Containers

Program already in place. Enhance staff and student education; ensure all employees/students/guests understand current recycling program and initiatives.

Aluminum Food and Beverage Cans


Aluminum Foil, Trays Soiled aluminum material is not recyclable. Continue to dispose of as waste. Clean, washed aluminum trays can be included in current co-mingled recycling program.

Steel Food and Beverage Cans


PET (#1) Food and Beverage Containers


HDPE (#2) Containers Program already in place. Enhance staff and student education; ensure all employees/students/guests understand current recycling program and initiatives.

PVC (#3) Containers Program already in place. Enhance staff and student education; ensure all employees/students/guests understand current recycling program and initiatives.

LDPE/PP (#4, #5) plastic film, containers


Polystyrene (#6) Program already in place. Enhance staff and student education; ensure all employees/students/guests understand current recycling program and initiatives.

Rigid Plastics, Non-Recyclable

Material is not recyclable. Continue to dispose of as waste.

Recyclable Plastic Film, Stretch Wrap

Inquire into available stretch wrap recycling programs to incorporate stretch wrap and clean, thin sheet plastics.

Non-Recyclable Plastic Film

Material is not recyclable. Continue to dispose of as waste.

Food Waste Program already in place. Enhance staff and student education; ensure all employees/students/guests understand current recycling program and initiatives.

Leaf and Yard Waste Program already in place. Ensure current practices are continued and enhanced for further use on site.

Wood, Pallets Program already in place. Enhance staff and student education; ensure all employees/students/guests understand current recycling program and initiatives.

Paper Towel, Tissue Program already in place. Enhance staff and student education; ensure all employees/students/guests understand current recycling program and initiatives.

E-Waste Program already in place. Enhance staff and student education; ensure all employees/students/guests understand current recycling program and initiatives.

Rubber Material is not recyclable. Continue to dispose of as waste.

Diapers Material is not recyclable. Continue to dispose of as waste.

Textiles; Clothing, Linen Program available for donation/exchange of textiles, clothing and gently used goods. Enhance staff and student awareness and encourage all to participate in program.

Filters, Air and Furnace Material is not recyclable. Continue to dispose of as waste.


RESPONSIBILTY FOR IMPLEMENTING THE WASTE AND REDUCTION WORK PLAN

Identify who is responsible for implementing the Waste Reduction Work Plan at your entity(ies). If more than one person is responsible for implementation, identify each person who is responsible and indicate the part of the Waste Reduction Work Plan that each person is responsible for implementing.

Name of Person Responsibility Telephone # Carlos Figueira Employee communication and

program improvement 905-525-9140

Kate Whalen Employee/Student communication and program improvement

905-525-9140 x.21575

COMMUNICATION TO STAFF, CUSTOMERS, GUESTS AND VISITORS

Explain how the Waste Reduction Work Plan will be communicated to employees, customers, tenants, guests/visitors and students: Communication will be posted on line and in designated common areas (employee lounges, student notice boards, other common areas) for all employees, students and guests to read, detailing the audit results and the plan to increase and continue with recycling initiatives for all functional areas of the campus. The communication will speak to the Waste Reduction Work Plan action items and objectives, and will also speak to McMaster’s goals for waste reduction, reuse, and recycling initiatives. Both documents will provide the vehicle necessary to continue towards greater diversion success. Follow up communications will be provided to inform employees, students and guests of program success, challenges and/or improvements required on a continual basis. Include recycling handling and protocols to use in new staff orientation programs and in student handbooks and welcome packages.


TIMETABLE FOR IMPLEMENTING WASTE REDUCTION WORK PLAN Provide a timetable indicating when each Source Separation and 3Rs program of the Waste Reduction Work Plan will be implemented.

Source Separation and 3Rs Program Schedule for Completion

Example: Fine Paper 3Rs Program

“Deskside receptacles and centralized containers to be purchased in March. New collection contract for recycling to be arranged for April Kick off for program and instructions to staff regarding 3Rs program to occur in April” OR “3Rs Program currently in place.”

Cardboard (OCC) Program in place, ensure all employees, students and guests are educated on available programs for diversion; increase signage for appropriate disposal by late 2011.

Waxed Cardboard Material is not recyclable. Ensure employees understand what is accepted in recycling programs. Boxboard (OBB) Program in place, ensure all employees, students and guests are educated on available programs for

diversion; increase signage for appropriate disposal by late 2011. Fine Paper, Mixed paper Program in place, ensure all employees, students and guests are educated on available programs for

diversion; increase signage for appropriate disposal by late 2011. Newsprint Program in place, ensure all employees, students and guests are educated on available programs for

diversion; increase signage for appropriate disposal by late 2011. Magazines, Catalogues Program in place, ensure all employees, students and guests are educated on available programs for

diversion; increase signage for appropriate disposal by late 2011. Kraft Paper Program in place, ensure all employees, students and guests are educated on available programs for

diversion; increase signage for appropriate disposal by late 2011. Molded Pulp Program in place, ensure all employees, students and guests are educated on available programs for

diversion; increase signage for appropriate disposal by late 2011. Gable Top Containers Program in place, ensure all employees, students and guests are educated on available programs for

diversion; increase signage for appropriate disposal by late 2011. Aseptic Containers Program in place, ensure all employees, students and guests are educated on available programs for

diversion; increase signage for appropriate disposal by late 2011. Spiral Wound Containers Material is not recyclable. Ensure employees, students understand what is accepted in recycling programs. Other Paper Material is not recyclable. Ensure employees, students understand what is accepted in recycling programs. Glass Food and Beverage Containers

Program in place, ensure all employees, students and guests are educated on available programs for diversion; increase signage for appropriate disposal by late 2011.

Aluminum Food and Beverage Cans Program in place, ensure all employees, students and guests are educated on available programs for diversion; increase signage for appropriate disposal by late 2011.

Aluminum Foil, Trays Program in place, ensure all employees, students and guests are educated on available programs for diversion; increase signage for appropriate disposal by late 2011.

Steel Food and Beverage Cans Program in place, ensure all employees, students and guests are educated on available programs for diversion; increase signage for appropriate disposal by late 2011.

PET (#1) Bottles and containers Program in place, ensure all employees, students and guests are educated on available programs for diversion; increase signage for appropriate disposal by late 2011.

HDPE (#2) Containers Program in place, ensure all employees, students and guests are educated on available programs for diversion; increase signage for appropriate disposal by late 2011.

PVC (#3) containers Program in place, ensure all employees, students and guests are educated on available programs for diversion; increase signage for appropriate disposal by late 2011.

LDPE/PP (#4, #5) Film, containers Program in place, ensure all employees, students and guests are educated on available programs for diversion; increase signage for appropriate disposal by late 2011.

Polystyrene (#6) Program in place, ensure all employees, students and guests are educated on available programs for diversion; increase signage for appropriate disposal by late 2011.

Rigid Plastics, Non-Recyclable Material is not recyclable. Ensure employees, students understand what is accepted in recycling programs. Recyclable Plastic Film Inquire into available shrink wrap and thin sheet plastic recycling programs by late 2011. Non-Recyclable Plastic Film Material is not recyclable. Ensure employees understand what is accepted in recycling programs.

Food Waste Program in place, ensure all employees, students and guests are educated on available programs for diversion; increase signage for appropriate disposal by late 2011.

Leaf and Yard Waste Material is mulched and reused on site. Continue practices and enhance education for employees in late 2011.

Wood, Pallets Program in place, ensure all employees, students and guests are educated on available programs for diversion; increase signage for appropriate disposal by late 2011.

Paper Towel, Tissue Program in place, ensure all employees, students and guests are educated on available programs for diversion; increase signage for appropriate disposal by late 2011.

E-Waste Program in place, ensure all employees, students and guests are educated on available programs for diversion; increase signage for appropriate disposal by late 2011.

Rubber Tubes, Gloves Material is not recyclable. Ensure employees, students understand what is accepted in recycling programs. Diapers Material is not recyclable. Ensure employees, students understand what is accepted in recycling programs.

Textiles; Clothing, Linen Material is collected and donated to clothing swap days; cleaning cloths and mop heads are all washed and reused. Continue practices and enhance education on available diversion programs in late 2011.

Filters, Air and Furnace Material is not recyclable. Ensure employees understand what is accepted in recycling programs.


ESTIMATED WASTE PRODUCED BY MATERIAL TYPE AND THE PROJECTED AMOUNT TO BE DIVERTED BY THE 3R’S

*This chart will be used to guide McMaster University towards diversion goals on a go-forward basis. Though the percentage of 65% may not be reached in the next calendar year, it will be used as a benchmark towards future goals. 10% diversion is used for materials that are not recyclable in the current waste stream. 25% diversion is used for programs that have not yet been implemented, but should be investigated for the future.

I hereby certify that the information provided in this Waste Reduction Work Plan is complete and correct. Signature of authorized official:

Title: Date:

Material Categories (as stated in

Part III)

Estimated Annual Waste

Produced (tonnes)

Name of Proposed 3Rs

Program (as stated in Part III)

Projections to Reduce, Reuse or Recycle Waste

(tonnes)

Estimated Annual Amount to be

Diverted (%)

Reduce Reuse Recycle Example: Fine Paper 1.8 tonnes Fine Paper 3Rs Program 200 t 100 t 1.2 t 83

Cardboard 9.54 Cardboard Recycling 6.20 65 Waxed Cardboard 0.58 Waste 0.37 10 Boxboard 35.16 Mixed Paper Recycling 22.85 65 Fine Paper, Mixed Paper

23.40 Mixed Paper Recycling 15.21 65

Newsprint 24.09 Mixed Paper Recycling 15.65 65 Magazines, Catalogues 0.00 Mixed Paper Recycling 0.00 65 Kraft Paper 12.55 Mixed Paper Recycling 8.15 65 Molded Pulp 0.54 Mixed Paper Recycling 0.35 65 Gable Top Containers 19.30 Mixed Container Recycling 12.54 65 Aseptic Containers 5.31 Mixed Container Recycling 3.45 65 Spiral Wound Containers

0.00 Waste 0.00 10

Other Paper 76.65 Waste 7.66 10 Glass Food and Beverage Containers

44.07 Container Recycling 28.64 65

Aluminum Food and Beverage Cans


Aluminum Foil, Trays 0.00 Waste 0.00 65 Steel Food and Beverage Cans


PET (#1) Bottles, Containers


HDPE (#2) Containers 20.00 Container Recycling 13.00 65 PVC (#3) Containers 0.00 Waste 0.00 65 LDPE/PP (#4, #5) Film, Containers


Polystyrene (#6) 80.50 Waste 8.05 10 Rigid Plastics 2.73 Waste 0.27 10 Recyclable Plastic Film 1.42 Film Recycling 0.35 25 Non-Recyclable Plastic Film

165.14 Waste 16.51 10

Food Waste 609.07 Organics Recycling 395.89 65 Leaf and Yard Waste 0.14 Organics Recycling 0.09 65 Paper Towel, Tissue 110.02 Organics Recycling 71.51 65 E-Waste 29.77 E-Waste Recycling 19.35 65 Rubber Tubes, Gloves 0.00 Waste 0.00 10 Diapers 0.00 Waste 0.00 10 Textiles; Clothing, Linen

10.20 Donation Programs/Waste 6.63 65

Filters, Air and Furnace

7.72 Waste 0.77 10

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