[Post 1559] How to Fix New York City’s $500M Trash Problem | WSJ Pro Perfected

Summary

New York City handles nearly 3 million tons of trash a year. And much of it ends up on the curb in loose plastic bags — before getting shipped to landfills outside of the city altogether, on barges and then trains. This system costs the city around $500 million a year. So, can the largest city in the United States modernize its waste management?

WSJ explores how experts and city officials plan to tackle New York City’s giant trash problem.