NYC Sanitation and Waste Management

The video explains how New York City manages its daily trash collection, detailing the journey from garbage bags to final destinations. It covers the city's extensive fleet and routing system, the role of transfer stations, and the future of waste management through innovations like anaerobic digestion. The ongoing role of the sanitation department in maintaining clean streets and efficient recycling is also highlighted.

How much trash does NYC collect daily?

• 15,000 tons

• 20,000 tons

• 12,000 tons

• 10,000 tons

What is the main goal of source separation at home?

• To separate trash into regular garbage, paper, and recyclables

• To increase the weight of trash

• To make recycling easier

• To reduce the number of garbage bags

What type of truck is commonly used for trash collection in NYC?

• Flatbed truck

• Pusher packer

• Dump truck

• Tanker truck

How many community boards are there in NYC?

• 50

• 55

• 59

• 65

What is the purpose of the 4 PM to midnight shift in trash collection?

• To collect trash from residential areas

• To cover any missed areas from earlier shifts

• To collect recyclables only

• To clean the trucks

How many transfer stations does NYC have?

• Six

• Three

• Four

• Five

Where does most of NYC's trash end up?

• In composting facilities

• In local landfills

• In landfills outside NYC

• In recycling centers

What is anaerobic digestion?

• A way to compact trash

• A method to separate metals from trash

• A process to burn trash

• A technology using microbes to break down organic waste

What is one benefit of waste dehydrators?

• They increase greenhouse gas emissions

• They increase the weight of trash

• They speed up the digestion process

• They separate metals from trash

What is the ultimate goal of the sanitation department?

• To keep streets clean and collect recyclables

• To build more landfills

• To collect as much garbage as possible

• To increase the number of garbage trucks