Curbside Courier: Fall 2003

This change will impact all of our residents, and we appreciate your cooperation. We aim to provide the best service with the resources we have. Now it's even more important to remember to move your vehicles on sweep day!

— Carl W. Mosher, Director, Environmental Services Department

Why We Sweep Streets

Street sweeping provides two key benefits to protect our watershed:

• First is the removal of visible debris from the road. Visit www.tymco.com/RegAirDiagram.html to see the inner workings of the truck.
• Second is the removal of heavy metals left by vehicles. These less visible chemicals harm the fish and wildlife in our creeks and Bay.

Improving the Sweep

The City monitors sweep quality to identify problem areas. In places where parked vehicles prevent street sweepers from doing their job, the City may post permanent No Parking signs or temporary tow-away zones. So, obey street signs and move your vehicles during street sweeping hours.

Avoiding Obstacles

Unfortunately, some situations prevent proper street sweeping. But there are ways you can help.

• Drivers go around yard trimmings piles as rocks or other unseen items can damage the sweepers. If you sweep debris after yard trimmings collection, save the residue for next week's pile.
• Street sweepers steer clear of tree branches lower than 13 feet because the trucks can break limbs. Call the City Arborist at 277-2762 for tree pruning permits.
• Drivers avoid broken curbs and gutters, which can damage the sweepers. To report broken curbs, gutters, and sidewalks, call the Department of Transportation Sidewalk Section at 277-3158.
  

Street Sweeping

• Inside the street sweeper • Protect your local watershed

Materials Recovery Facility

Where do all the recyclables go?

At Your Service

• Hauler service area map (PDF Format, 1.8 MB) • Visit your haulers online.

Reduce and Reuse

How to make the holiday season more environmentally friendly. • Green Gifts • Tips for "Green" Holiday Shopping

Last Update 9/15/03