Sorting Refuse At Incinerating Plant, New York City (1903 Original Black & White Film)

Step back in time with this black and white film from 1903, showcasing a group of men and boys sorting combustible refuse, predominantly paper, and stuffing it into large sacks. In the background, observe a man in a hat with an emblem unloading trash from a large wagon. This glimpse into early 20th-century waste management offers a fascinating look at daily life from over a century ago.

Source :
Porter, E. S., Thomas A. Edison, I. & Paper Print Collection. (1903) Sorting refuse at incinerating plant, New York City. United States: Thomas A. Edison, Inc. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/00694386