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How to Fix New York City’s $500M Trash Problem | WSJ Pro Perfected
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6:53Now PlayingNew 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.
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