Waste Management Collection

Vehicle engine scrap metal

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

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

Factory Spilling Toxic Waste
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Street scene showing open trash cans along the curb, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New York, New York. Street scene showing open trash cans along the curb

Garbage disposal in new Yamhill farm family labor camp, near McMinnville, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Garbage disposal in new Yamhill farm family labor camp. Near McMinnville, Oregon. (FSA - Farm Security Administration)

Looking down one street in newly completed FSA camp, near McMinnville, Yamhill County, Oregon, 1939
Looking down one street in newly completed camp (FSA - Farm Security Administration). Note garbage disposal, street lights, street curbing, water tank, and managers house at end of street

Aerial view of an bauxite tailings dam
Bauxite tailings is a waste product generated in the industrial production of aluminium. For every tonne of alumina created, there are about two tonnes of waste

Aerial view of an bauxite tailings dam
Bauxite tailings is a waste product generated in the industrial production of aluminium. For every tonne of alumina created, there are about two tonnes of waste

Aerial view of an bauxite tailings dam
Bauxite tailings is a waste product generated in the industrial production of aluminium. For every tonne of alumina created, there are about two tonnes of waste

Aerial view of an bauxite tailings dam
Bauxite tailings is a waste product generated in the industrial production of aluminium. For every tonne of alumina created, there are about two tonnes of waste

Aerial view of a road leading to a bauxite tailings dam
Bauxite tailings is a waste product generated in the industrial production of aluminium. For every tonne of alumina created, there are about two tonnes of waste

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Environment, Litter, Aerial view looking down on building rooftops covered in rubbish in Cairo, Egypt

Oil Refinery

Waste ready for incineration in giant crane grab jaws, St Helier, Jersey, 1980. Artist
Waste ready for incineration in giant crane grab jaws, St Helier, Jersey, 1980. Jerseys new incinerator at St Helier opened in the late 1970s in a bid to reduce the amount of landfill in the limited

Sorting a dust heap at a County Council Depot, London, c1850 (1903). Dust-yards were privately run waste sorting centres, sifting and sorting varying grades of rubbish

Stacked bales of recyclable cardboard and paper at a sorting centre, Quebec, Canada

Pile of discarded metal straps at a scrap metal recycling centre, Quebec, Canada

Material for recycling

Scrap tyre dump at the Adobe Buttes landfill site, Delta, Colorado, USA

Pile of discarded automotive debris at a waste management site, Quebec, Canada

Clinical waste disposal
MODEL RELEASED. Clinical waste disposal

Energy Recovery Facility, Southampton, UK
Energy Recovery Facility (ERF), located at Marchwood on the banks of Southampton Water, UK. This ERF helps Hampshire to divert 85 per cent of its household waste away from landfill

Biodegradable cup. Biodegradable objects are made from organic materials that can easily be broken down by living organisms such as bacteria

Recycling centre. Clothing recycling banks either side of a books & music bank, at the Flusco Household Waste Recycling Centre, Cumbria, UK

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Waste management: A journey through time and environmental consciousness. From the early 1900s to the bustling streets of New York in 1943, we witness the challenges faced by societies in dealing with waste. Gordon Parks captures a street scene, where open trash cans line the curbs, reminding us of a time when waste disposal was still evolving. Dorothea Lange's lens transports us to Oregon in 1939, where garbage disposal at Yamhill farm family labor camp becomes an integral part of daily life. The image showcases how waste management practices were being implemented even in remote areas. Fast forward to modern times, aerial views reveal bauxite tailings dams as reminders of industrial waste generated from mining activities. These images serve as stark reminders that proper management is crucial for preventing ecological damage. The oil refinery photograph highlights another aspect - toxic spills and their potential harm to our environment. It serves as a reminder that industries must prioritize responsible handling and disposal methods. In St Helier, Jersey, giant crane grab jaws ready themselves for incineration - showcasing advancements made towards efficient waste treatment methods during the 1980s. Taking us back further into history is a glimpse into London's County Council Depot circa 1850 (1903). Workers sort through dust heaps diligently; this image signifies early attempts at organized municipal solid waste management systems. Through these diverse snapshots spanning decades and continents, one thing remains clear: Waste management is not just about discarding materials but rather finding sustainable solutions that protect our planet for future generations.