Villanova University Waste & Recycling Data
Since the introduction of Villanova University's Recycling Program in 1990, 68,227,285 total pounds of material has been recycled through Villanova University's recycling program
The data listed below shows a breakdown of our waste/recycling totals from 2020-2022. Waste generation, especially trash volume, was lower in 2020 due to the impacts of COVID 19.
Yearly (Jan.1 to Dec.31) Total Waste Report including Construction Debris (C&D) in pounds
| 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | |||
| Total Misc. Recycling (including C&D) | 6,216,435 | 4,327,886 | 1,896,862 | ||
| Total Organics Waste | 269,686 | 284,873 | 233,702 | ||
| Total Donations | 41,184 | 8,150 | 0 | ||
| Total Liquid Waste (estimated) | 4,600 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total Landfill or Incineration (including C&D) | 5,597,281 | 5,256,540 | 3,311,760 | ||
| Total of All Waste (including C&D) | 12,129,186 | 9,877,449 | 5,442,324 | ||
| Diversion Rate (Including C&D) | 53.9% | 46.8% | 39.1% | ||
Yearly (Jan.1 to Dec.31) Total Waste Report excluding Construction Debris (C&D) in pounds
| Total Misc. Recycling (excluding C&D) | 837,195 | 687,326 | 714,902 | ||
| Total Organics Waste | 269,686 | 284,873 | 233,702 | ||
| Total Donations | 41,184 | 8,150 | 0 | ||
| Total Liquid Waste (estimated) | 4,600 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total Recycling/Reuse (SSRY, Organics, Liquid, & Donations) | 1,152,665 | 980,349 | 948,604 | ||
| Total Landfill or Incineration (excluding C&D) | 3,998,121 | 3,585,420 | 2,536,140 | ||
| Total of All Waste (excluding C&D) | 5,150,786 | 4,565,769 | 3,484,744 | ||
| Diversion Rate (excluding C&D) | 22.4% | 21.5% | 27.2% | ||