Be The Solution to Pollution

Remember, we can all do our part to protect our environment. Whether it is putting trash in its proper place, or helping our street sweepers out by reducing the amount of pollution on our streets, we all play a part in preventing stormwater pollution. If you would like more information about the Stormwater program, please visit us on the web at www.cityoffayetteville.org/ stormwater.

Remember, “When It Rains, It Drains!”

Street 433 Hay Street Fayetteville, NC 28301-5537 Sweeping

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Street sweeping is important to removing What is Street debris from the streets before rain fall, as How Can You Help debris that blocks the way for water enter- Sweeping? ing the drainage system can cause flood- the Street Sweeper ing, which can lead to property damage Keep Your Street Street sweeping is an important pollu- and quality of life issues. tion prevention function provided in our During a recent fiscal year, over 3800 tons Clean and Protect community. Municipal street sweeping of debris was removed as a result of the uses a mechanical sweeper to clean City’s street sweeping efforts! Our Local Water streets, intersections, public parking lots, and curb and gutter to remove Ways? debris, sand, leaves, dirt and other Only Rain Down the to main- Drain! If you live or work on a city street, you tain a can take an active role in helping pro- tect our environment by following some neat ap- Rainwater often carries easy street sweeping tips: pearance street debris (trash, leaves, and pre- cigarette butts, grass clip-  Collect and dispose of large trash vent the pings, pet , vehicle or debris. accumu- fuels) into storm drains. Also, pesticides, lation of paints, antifreeze and used motor oil can  Keep landscape plants and branch- debris in end up in our rivers and streams when peo- es pruned back to allow sweeper the storm drainage system. ple dispose of them improperly. Remem- full access to curb and gutters. ber, not only do we get our drinking water from rivers, but we also use our local water-  Only fill trash cans to height which The City of Fayetteville uses the street ways as a recreation area and a valuable ensures lid closes completely so sweeping program to reduce the habitat. that trash is not blown onto street. amount of pollutants entering the  Clear any obstructions on road/ storm drainage system, thus protecting Who is Responsible for gutter in front of property. our streams and rivers from debris such as and dirt. The accumula- Street Sweeping?  Properly dispose of trash and de- tion of pollution in our water ways can bris– this includes pet . degrade and destroy the habitats of our water ways. Anything The City of Fayetteville’s Street Mainte-  Secure vehicle loads. on our city streets, sidewalks, parking nance Division is responsible for the  Do not pile debris into the street for lots or driveways can wash into storm sweeping of city streets and some NC DOT the sweeper (particularly leaves or drains and be carried directly to local roads, to include thoroughfares. Thorough- other yard waste). waterways without treatment. Street fares are typically swept at night and ap- sweeping also removes harmful waste proximately 10 times a year. Subdivision such as metal , engine and residential streets are swept approxi- fluids, and motor oils, which can be mately 5-6 times per year. harmful to our water ways as well.