The History of NYC's Trash Problem - a podcast by WNYC

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 andClare 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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