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DSNY Roosevelt Island Automated Vacuum Collection System
Roosevelt Island, Manhattan
Sun, October 23rd, 2022
11:00am — 12:00pm
12:30pm — 1:30pm
How can I get tickets? Entry to this location is free, but requires tickets distributed via lottery. Enter the lottery anytime between 12:00pm on Thursday, October 13 and 12:00pm on Friday, October 14.
Note: There are 110+ Open Access locations that do not require tickets. Happy exploring!
The Automated Vacuum Collection System (AVAC) whisks garbage from Roosevelt Island's residential buildings at 55 miles per hour through underground tunnels to the AVAC building where it is compacted, containerized, and trucked off the island. See this modern marvel on a tour with the Department of Sanitation.
All tour participants should wear closed-toe shoes.
728 Main Street, Roosevelt Island
New York, NY 10044
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