5 Dirtiest Cities in the U.S.

4. New York City, New York

Percentage of Households Reporting No Trash: 83%

New York is a cultural icon within America and one of the largest cities in the world. Its population of 8.8 million makes it America’s largest city. New York is a financial hub within the U.S., as it houses some of the biggest banks and financial firms in the world. It is also home to the world’s top two largest stock exchanges, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the NASDAQ exchange. Out of the 7.6 million New York household part of the household survey, 6.3 million did not report any trash close to their dwelling.