2 posts tagged “garbage”

Nani points out one way the street finds its own use for things. Leave a pothole unattended for too long? Instant garbage can.

Yesterday morning, after grabbing a cup of joe at Cup of Joe's, I walked through McGolrick Park to find a bench to sit and read my many newspapers.

Along the way, I came across an area of the walkway roughly sealed off with police tape. The reason? A pothole in the asphalt. And stuck into the pothole, point down, was an orange utility cone.

I'll try to take a snapshot soon!

This morning, I listened to the street song of garbage and recycling collection in my neighborhood. Where I live, garbage is collected Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. But when is garbage collected in other neighborhoods?

The City of New York Department of Sanitation offers an online collection schedule. Just type in the address you're interested in, and hit Submit.

What good is this information? Before you head out, it can help you scout parking availability, possible morning traffic hangups, and for those prone to dumpster dive, when your diving deadline is.

And for those who want to be a little more spontaneous, GarbageScout will show you what trash-turned-treasure is where, when.