HISTORY This Week cover image

New York Takes Out the Trash

HISTORY This Week

00:00

Waste Management in New York City: A Historical Perspective

This chapter explores the evolution of waste management in New York City, tracing its roots from colonial times through the mid-1800s. It highlights the city's struggles with garbage disposal methods, public health crises like yellow fever, and the political corruption that hindered effective sanitation efforts. The chapter emphasizes the role of affluent women during the Gilded Age in pressuring local authorities to improve waste management, showcasing the intricate relationship between socio-economic status and environmental health.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app