In 2023, Public Storage conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards.The company provided a breakdown of its waste by type (hazardous vs non-hazardous) and treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 31,567a | 28,734a |
Total Waste Recovered | 4,608.782a | 3,534.282a |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | N/A | N/A |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | N/A | N/A |
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In 2023, Public Storage generated a total of 31,567metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 14.6% of Public Storage's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 85.4% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2023, Public Storage reported a total waste generation of 31,567 metric tonnes, of which 14.6% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This low recovery rate highlights limited waste diversion and suggests that Public Storage may be relying more heavily on landfill or incineration, underscoring opportunities for stronger resource recovery initiatives.a
Since 2023, Public Storage's total waste generation has increased by 9.86%, which may reflect expanding operations, weaker material efficiency, or insufficient waste reduction efforts.a
Over the same period, Public Storage's waste recovery rate increased by 18.7%.a