12.3.1 : Waste tracking
Sustainable Waste Management and Landfill Reduction Metrics
|
Item |
Amount Generated (Metric Tons) |
|
Solid Waste to Landfill |
3,318 |
|
Recycling |
24 |
|
Food Waste |
10 |
|
Landscape Waste |
160 |
|
Total Solid Waste UTM 2024 |
3,478 |
In 2024, UTM recorded a total of 3,488 metric tons of solid waste, of which 3,318 metric tons were sent to landfill, while only 24 metric tons were recycled, alongside 10 metric tons of food waste and 160 metric tons of landscape waste. This data demonstrates that UTM actively measures and tracks its waste streams, providing a clear baseline for improving waste reduction and recycling initiatives, in line with efforts to strengthen responsible waste management across the university
