Lapel Pin
Photo credit: Jin S. Lee
Accession Number: C.2019.24.2
Dimensions: 1.25 in X 0.5 in
Dimensions (Metric): 3.175 cm X 1.27 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 3.175 cm X 1.27 cm
Source: Joseph D'Aleo
Credit Line: Gift of Joseph D'Aleo
Keywords
Memorialization
New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY)
Patriotism
Rescue and Recovery
Twin Towers
Worn or Used After 9/11
Memorialization
New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY)
Patriotism
Rescue and Recovery
Twin Towers
Worn or Used After 9/11
Description
Commemorative lapel pin depicting the Twin Towers enameled in white and gold. An American flag is printed on the towers as well as a black-looped ribbon printed around the towers. "W.T.C. 9/11/2001" is printed in gold text on the ribbon.
Commemorative lapel pin depicting the Twin Towers enameled in white and gold. An American flag is printed on the towers as well as a black-looped ribbon printed around the towers. "W.T.C. 9/11/2001" is printed in gold text on the ribbon.
Historical Notes
In addition to collecting, recycling, and disposing of the city’s waste, the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) also clears streets of debris, snow, and ice. On September 11, 2001, DSNY sent equipment and more than 1,000 workers to Ground Zero to aid the rescue efforts. Throughout the nine-month recovery period, DSNY personnel removed debris, provided garbage and recycling services, and washed streets to keep toxic dust from spreading around lower Manhattan.
By September 12, 2001, DSNY had reopened the recently closed Fresh Kills Landfill on Staten Island. There, they hosted NYPD‑ and FBI‑led recovery operations, which included searching for criminal evidence, human remains, and personal effects. DSNY workers unloaded and separated materials from barges and trucks for detailed screening.
In addition to collecting, recycling, and disposing of the city’s waste, the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) also clears streets of debris, snow, and ice. On September 11, 2001, DSNY sent equipment and more than 1,000 workers to Ground Zero to aid the rescue efforts. Throughout the nine-month recovery period, DSNY personnel removed debris, provided garbage and recycling services, and washed streets to keep toxic dust from spreading around lower Manhattan.
By September 12, 2001, DSNY had reopened the recently closed Fresh Kills Landfill on Staten Island. There, they hosted NYPD‑ and FBI‑led recovery operations, which included searching for criminal evidence, human remains, and personal effects. DSNY workers unloaded and separated materials from barges and trucks for detailed screening.
