The Secret World of NYC Sanitation Workers
New York is home to the largest Department of Sanitation in the world . In fact, sanitation workers in NYC are responsible for collecting more than 10,700 tons of trash every day. New York State is densely populated, with over 19.4 million residents . This means that there is a huge amount of waste being generated by the state every day. So the Department of Sanitation has an extremely busy agenda. And while you may feel like you know all there is to know about one of the most important agencies in the state, there’s a lot more than what meets the eye. 1- There’s a Street in Manhattan Named after the Department Just like the NYPD is called “New York’s Finest,” the Department of Sanitation has a moniker as well: “New York’s Strongest.” Initially, the nickname was adopted for the department’s football team in the 80s. Another purpose was to boost morale and show the department that it was just as vital as the NYPD or the fire department. 2- After Trash ...