NYC Trash: A study in persistence

This podcast episode explores the ongoing trash issue in New York City, discussing the efforts made to address it and the historical transformation of the city's Sanitation Department. It highlights the challenges faced by sanitation workers and the establishment of marine transfer stations for garbage management. The episode also delves into the history of private trash collection, the involvement of mafia families, and the reforms being implemented. The conversation covers the transition to a new system using bins instead of bags for trash collection, the importance of composting, and concludes with a call for listeners to share their own stories.