Incineration
Incineration is a waste treatment process that involves the combustion of organic substances contained in waste materials.[1]
The June 28, 1934 opening of the plant represented an historic day for the city. From that day forward, under court order, New York would begin burning its garbage, ending a long-standing practice of dumping refuse at sea. Read more.
Betts Ave. Incinerator – Burning Animal plan knocked down.
Long Island City Incinerator – Ending dumping in Queens.
City Record – Long Island City, Flushing and Jamaica Incinerators.
City Record – Long Island City, Flushing and Jamaica Incinerators.
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1991 NEW INCINERATORS TERMED ESSENTIAL IN NEW YORK CITY
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