The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) recently unveiled a state-of-the-art trash disposal system designed to reduce rodent infestations and other pest issues at the Polo Grounds Towers in Upper Manhattan. The $31 million vacuum-powered trash terminal, which has been in the works since 2021, is expected to make a significant difference in waste management at the 60-year-old residential complex. Innovative Trash Disposal System The new system, designed by Trans-Vac, utilizes powerful 150-horsepower fans that suck trash through 20-inch steel pipes from each of the four 31-story buildings. Garbage will travel underground at speeds of up to 60 miles per hour, making the process both efficient and hygienic. This system will handle about 30 tons of trash per week, directly transportin...