A major problem that has been plaguing New York City for many years is its excessive trash output. New York City produces 12,000 tons of solid waste that mostly ends up in landfills in Pennsylvania, Virginia, or Ohio. As a result, New York City should strive to replicate San Francisco’s zero waste program. Like San Francisco, New York City should try to enact initiatives such as composting, using reusable items, and the installation of 3-way chute diverters in apartment buildings to allow for recycling, composting, and landfill material. With these initiatives, New York City can significantly reduce its trash output.
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