History of garbage disposal in the US?

Question

I don't know where to find this in my history book. Maybe it starts from the new colonies to before the depression.
When did the nation start to dispose garbage with sewer systems and dumps?
I remember that there's a section about how NY people typically threw their garbage out the window and the connection of diseases and waste.
It would be more helpful if someone can ballpark a date or provide links (like to an article on sparknotes.com)
Thanks!

Answer 1

it really started in the 1920's

Answer 2

A history of garbage collection:
http://www.acedisposal.com/history/history_garbage.aspx

Wiki on sanitation:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanitation#History

Here is a history of garbage in Seattle:
http://www.metrokc.gov/health/about/history/disposal.htm

Answer 3

Here ya go!
http://environmentalchemistry.com/yogi/environmental/wastehistory.html
Strangely, I found this rather interesting!

Answer 4

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garbage_disposal

try that out.