Containerization of NYC garbage begins

New system aims to reduce waste and transportation costs

The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) has begun using containerized garbage trucks in an effort to reduce waste and transportation costs. The new system uses large, rectangular containers instead of the traditional open-top trucks. The containers are loaded onto the trucks and then transported to a waste transfer station, where they are unloaded and the garbage is sorted.

DSNY expects the new system to improve efficiency and reduce costs. The containers are more efficient than the open-top trucks because they can hold more garbage and are less likely to spill. The containers are also more secure, which reduces the risk of theft and illegal dumping.

Benefits of containerization

• Reduces waste: The containers are more efficient than the open-top trucks because they can hold more garbage and are less likely to spill.
• Reduces transportation costs: The containers are more efficient than the open-top trucks because they can hold more garbage and are less likely to spill.
• Improves efficiency: The containers are more efficient than the open-top trucks because they can hold more garbage and are less likely to spill.
• Reduces environmental impact: The containers are more efficient than the open-top trucks because they can hold more garbage and are less likely to spill.

The new system is part of a larger effort by DSNY to reduce waste and transportation costs. The department has set a goal of reducing waste by 30% by 2030. The new system is expected to help the department achieve this goal.