1900-1920
In 1908, dumping waste in the most convenient location was common practice. They would dump in the ocean, wetlands, or any given waste land. The U.S. didn’t set up regulations for another 25 years.
The United States had developed some form of waste collection in 71% of 161 large U.S. cities. Most small towns and cities were using “piggeries,” which were small pig farms designated to consume the town’s raw and cooked food waste. 75 pigs could consume about one ton (2000 pounds) of food waste each day! Anything that wasn’t food waste was most likely burnt or buried.
The move into the new century demanded planning for our nations waste, and our country was starting to become more civilized. The first aluminum recycling plant opened in Cleveland and Chicago, and more than 100 incinerators closed due to noxious smoke.
In 1914 after much trial and error incinerators gained more popularity, and about 300 were in operation from the U.S. through Canada. Shortly after the horse drawn motor carts are replaced by motorcars and garbage men are very happy.
Toward the end of this time frame landfills are becoming more popular and the methods included dumping at wetlands and covering with soil.
This old covered body truck was very popular but posed a problem because the driver had to lift the can above his shoulder. It beat the open truck’s spillage but locked in the smelly waste.
1900-1920In 1908, dumping waste in the most convenient location was common practice. They would dump in the ocean, wetlands, or any given waste land. The U.S. didn’t set up regulations for another 25 years.The United States had developed some form of waste collection in 71% of 161 large U.S. cities. Most small towns and cities were using “piggeries,” which were small pig farms designated to consume the town’s raw and cooked food waste. 75 pigs could consume about one ton (2000 pounds) of food waste each day! Anything that wasn’t food waste was most likely burnt or buried.The move into the new century demanded planning for our nations waste, and our country was starting to become more civilized. The first aluminum recycling plant opened in Cleveland and Chicago, and more than 100 incinerators closed due to noxious smoke.In 1914 after much trial and error incinerators gained more popularity, and about 300 were in operation from the U.S. through Canada. Shortly after the horse drawn motor carts are replaced by motorcars and garbage men are very happy.Toward the end of this time frame landfills are becoming more popular and the methods included dumping at wetlands and covering with soil.This old covered body truck was very popular but posed a problem because the driver had to lift the can above his shoulder. It beat the open truck’s spillage but locked in the smelly waste.
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