street cleaning

Municipal pavement washing

Street cleaning is the removal of debris, dirt, and litter from public roads and sidewalks.

Municipal governments typically handle street cleaning with specialized vehicles that sweep and wash surfaces: Street cleaning is scheduled for Tuesday morning.

Residents may need to move parked cars on designated street cleaning days.

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dust · sweep · litter · curb · garbage collection · waste disposal · bristles · no parking signs · gutter · sanitation · public works · city services · pressure washer · trash · truck · grime · spray · shovel

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Eliminating winter accumulation

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