Berlin’s Approach to Recycling: Why Not in NYC?

When you’re walking around Berlin, you can’t help but notice the clusters of large recycling bins that dot the city. It got us wondering why New York doesn’t do something similar. It would certainly be simpler and, we’d think, more effective than the current confusing curb-side system. Anyone know the reason?
Feb 13, 2012 | 10:33 AM