LawnStarter ranked the dirtiest cities in America for 2025 by analyzing over 300 cities on factors like pollution, living conditions, waste infrastructure, and resident satisfaction. Newark ranked 6th, impacted by high dissatisfaction and density. Jersey City followed closely at 8th. New York City ranked 35th, performing better in pollution and waste management than similarly-sized cities. San Bernardino topped the list as the dirtiest, while South Bend was identified as the cleanest city. Other notable cities included Los Angeles, Detroit, and Reading in the dirtiest category and Wilmington and Des Moines among the cleanest.
In the ranking of the dirtiest cities in America, Newark and Jersey City were noted for high population density and resident dissatisfaction, despite adequate waste infrastructure.
LawnStarter's analysis for 2025 included factors such as pollution, living conditions, waste infrastructure, and resident satisfaction, with a detailed score system for over 300 cities.
The dirtiest city in America was ranked as San Bernardino, Calif., while the cleanest city was South Bend, Indiana, highlighting a wide disparity in urban cleanliness.
New York City ranked 35th on the list of dirtiest cities, scoring better on pollution and waste management compared to other cities of similar size.
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