Waste Disposal Collection

View of a waste landfill site

Coal trestle and car dumping plant, Erie, Pa. ca 1900. Creator: William H. Jackson
Coal trestle and car dumping plant, Erie, Pa. ca 1900

Old boats beached to rot away, New York City, between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Old boats beached to rot away, New York City, between 1900 and 1910

Old boats beached to rot away, New York City, between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Old boats beached to rot away, New York City, between 1900 and 1910

Str. Seeandbee, 1912 Dec 7. Creator: William H. Jackson
Str. Seeandbee, 1912 Dec 7

Coal dumping plant, Conneaut, Ohio, ca 1900. Creator: Unknown
Coal dumping plant, Conneaut, Ohio, ca 1900

Coal dumping machine, Ashtabula, Ohio, ca 1900. Creator: Unknown
Coal dumping machine, Ashtabula, Ohio, ca 1900

Portrait of Eugene Poubelle (1831-1907), from La Revue Illustree
CHT206215 Portrait of Eugene Poubelle (1831-1907), from La Revue Illustree. 15th June 1893 (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Metal ashcans, Frederick Douglass housing project, Anacostia, D. C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Anacostia, D.C. Frederick Douglass housing project. Metal ashcans

Street crime, 1554 (woodcut)
XJF277664 Street crime, 1554 (woodcut) by Jode, Gerard de (1509-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from ENCHIRIDION RERUM CRIMINALIUM or PRAXIS RERUM CRIMINALIUM by the lawyer Joost de)

William Woodward, Nightman, Carman and Chimney Sweeper, No
STC174248 William Woodward, Nightman, Carman and Chimney Sweeper, No. 1 Mary-Le-Bone Passage, Wells Street, Oxford Market, London (engraving) by English School

Tallow Chandler, William Lewis, trade card (engraving)
984005 Tallow Chandler, William Lewis, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tallow Chandler, William Lewis, trade card)

Sewer (engraving)
977901 Sewer (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sewer.); © Look and Learn

Oil Refinery

Cross-section diagram of an average familys dustbin

Degradable refuse sack. This bag is environmentally responsible and will degrade in a landfill site leaving no harmful residues. Alternatively it can be recycled. This bag contains EPI TOPA

Iron metal and waste merchants. 1937

Bottles, plastic and paper sorted for recycling, overhead view

Two unlabelled opened tin cans, side view

Centre of eaten apple, close up

ATV resupply spacecraft, exhibit model C016 / 6379
ATV resupply spacecraft, exhibit model. The Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) is an unmanned resupply vehicle used by the European Space Agency to supply the International Space Station (ISS)

Hospital infrastructure, diagram. Modern buildings such as hospitals require complex and highly specialized infrastructure

Centrifugal plasma furnace C016 / 2044
Centrifugal plasma furnace, cutaway artwork. Also known as a centrifugal plasma arc furnace, this device is used to turn contaminated soils and other waste materials into glassy solids for disposal

Plastic waste at recycling centre
Plastic and packaging waste at recycling centre. Wolverhampton, West Midlands

Artwork of workers cleaning out sewers
Sewer cleaning. Illustration of workers emptying solid waste from a sewer and taking it away in a cart. Image of the sewers in Paris, France, during the early 19th century

Medical waste disposal. Nurse placing a used intravenous drip catheter into a sharps disposal box. Medical waste must be disposed of carefully to prevent contamination of the hospital or

Leonardos plan for canals in a town
In the 1480s the series of plagues in Milan caused Leonardo da Vinci to present town planning solutions to assist the citys development and to prevent further epidemics

ATV re-entry, artwork
Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) re-entry, artwork. This is an unmanned resupply vehicle used by the European Space Agency to supply the International Space Station (ISS)

Hundertwasser incinerator, Vienna, Austria, Europe

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"Waste Disposal: From Landfills to Recycling Bins, the Evolution of a Global Challenge" A view of a waste landfill site reveals the magnitude of our society's consumption and its impact on the environment. Eugene Poubelle (1831-1907), depicted in a portrait from La Revue Illustree, played a crucial role in revolutionizing waste management by introducing standardized bins for collection. Metal ashcans captured in Frederick Douglass housing project, Anacostia, D. C. , 1942 by Gordon Parks remind us of the historical struggles faced by marginalized communities when it comes to waste disposal. Street crime depicted in a woodcut from 1554 serves as an early reminder that improper waste disposal has long been associated with societal issues and public health concerns. William Woodward's painting "Nightman, Carman and Chimney Sweeper" sheds light on the various professions involved in waste management throughout history. The trade card engraving featuring Tallow Chandler William Lewis highlights how different industries have contributed to managing and repurposing waste materials over time. An engraving depicting sewers emphasizes the importance of proper infrastructure for efficient waste disposal systems within urban areas. Oil refineries serve as both contributors to pollution and providers of energy resources, reminding us that responsible waste management is essential at every stage of production. A cross-section diagram showcasing an average family's dustbin prompts reflection on individual responsibility towards reducing household waste through recycling and composting practices. Rows of black plastic local authority recycling bins displaying international recycling symbols symbolize collective efforts towards sustainable living and resource conservation within communities worldwide. Professional street cleaning trolleys equipped with clean liners demonstrate ongoing efforts to maintain cleanliness while efficiently collecting refuse from public spaces.