In 1894 , Col. George E. Waring , Jr. became commissioner .
George E. Waring , Jr. was credited with substantially cleaning the streets , as well as pioneering recycling , street sweeping , and the establishment of a uniformed cleaning and collection force .
In 1894 , Col. George E. Waring , Jr. became commissioner , and he was credited with substantially cleaning the streets , as well as pioneering recycling , street sweeping , and the establishment of a uniformed cleaning and collection force .