By Erin D. Caldwell, Special to the Reporter
April 29, 2021
Erin D. Caldwell, Special to the Reporter
A grapple crane inside a processing facility in Haverhill, Mass. prepares to move waste to the incinerator. Photo courtesy Covanta
I am a shameless garbage picker. It’s not uncommon to find me walking my dog on Wednesday nights in Dorchester, leash in one hand, shabby plant stand or bench in need of TLC in the other, or, in some cases, slung over my shoulders.
It’s hard not to pick trash occasionally when you look at the abundance of items on the curb every week, leaving you to wonder: What happens to all that waste, anyway?