The History of NYC's Trash Problem

The Brian Lehrer Show | Mar 28, 2022

Only 10 percent of New York City's trash waiting for pickup is stored in containers, the rest sits in trashbags piled on the street. Christopher Robbins, contributor to Streetsblog and Clare Miflin, executive director for the Center for Zero Waste Design, talk about why New York City is particular in this way, and programs that could cut waste and clear sidewalks.

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