Can you recycle the sand you pick up?
Between the years 1998 and 1999, the City of Prince George conducted a pilot project, which involved the recycling of approximately 15,000 tonnes of sand, which had been swept from City streets. While there were some financial savings with this process, however, it was discontinued when it was considered that the process compromised the City's air quality.
The sweepers went down one street in our subdivision but didn't sweep any of the side streets - why? We sweep the Arterial and other major roads first to permit street line work to proceed, then do the residential areas later.
Who can I call if I have a complaint or a request?
For street sweeping inquiries, call 250.561.7525. Other questions concerning Development Services Operations can be referred to 250.561.7600.
Why are the streets still dusty after they have been swept?
The winter sand has some very fine soil particles called silt mixed with the sand. We spray water on a street before we sweep to help pick up the fine soil and keep the dust down. Unfortunately the sweepers cannot pick up all the sand and fine soil which is usually washed off the street when it rains. |
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