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A solid waste voucher program assists Douglas County’s quick removal of flood-damaged items

The Municipal Posted on September 3, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonAugust 29, 2025
No4: The county came up with the idea for the flood voucher from a previous collaboration with the Department of Environmental Quality after the Archie Creek fire in 2020. During this tragedy, the DEQ allowed nonhazardous debris to be dropped at the landfill at no charge in order to allow residents to rebuild more quickly. (Photo provided by Douglas County, Ore.)

A solid waste voucher program was recently set up in Douglas County in Oregon during the March flood emergency in a partnership between the Douglas County Solid Waste Department and the Douglas County Emergency Management Department. This voucher program helped … Continue reading →

Posted in crisis management | Tagged crisis management, September 2025, The Municipal

Recycling events help Renton, Wash., move forward with zero-waste plan

The Municipal Posted on August 24, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonJuly 18, 2025
No:1 Recycling events are funded through the King County Waste Reduction and Recycling grant so that drop-offs are free, except for a small charge for mattresses and box springs. Last year alone, the recycling events collected over 24 tons of solid waste from over 900 vehicles. (Photo provided by the Renton, Wash., Public Works Department)

In 1990, the city of Renton, Wash., began its future in recycling collection by holding a collection event for metal, tires and oil. Today, the city holds recycling events three times a year for King County residents, with each event … Continue reading →

Posted in Waste & Recycling | Tagged August 2025, The Municipal, waste & recycling

Personality Profile: Foster helps sanitation provide a positive impact in Asheville

The Municipal Posted on August 18, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonJuly 18, 2025
No2: Jes Foster has helped create Asheville’s first compost drop-off site and transition from plastic bags to paper bags or containers for yard waste. Purple trash bags are given to members of the homeless population to help reduce the waste and litter. Additionally, bear carts are being tested for residences. (Photo provided by the Asheville, N.C., Public Works Department)

In August 2017, Jes Foster joined the city of Asheville, N.C., as the sanitation division manager – a position that is also known as the solid waste manager – in the public works department. She manages a full-time staff of … Continue reading →

Posted in Personality Profile | Tagged August 2025, personality profile, The Municipal, waste & recycling

Blue Envelope program creates safer interactions between officers and drivers with autism

The Municipal Posted on August 4, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonJuly 18, 2025
No1: Special training was not necessary with the introduction of the Blue Envelope program since officers already receive training for those on the autism spectrum. Officers simply needed to be informed of what the blue envelope was and how it should be used. (Photo provided by the Massachusetts State Police department)

The Massachusetts State Police department recently teamed up with the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association, Advocates for Autism of Massachusetts and The Arc of Massachusetts to launch Blue Envelope, a program that helps law enforcement easily recognize drivers who are … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged August 2025, public safety, The Municipal, waste & recycling

Shreveport, La., Public Works Department reaches out to the next generation with career pop-ups

The Municipal Posted on July 29, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonJune 24, 2025
No2: For the pop-up career event, team employees from various divisions, such as solid waste, traffic engineering and streets and drainage, were present to provide information to students and answer questions. There were also interactive displays with public works equipment and gear. The main focus was on connecting with the students one-on-one. (Photo provided by the Shreveport, La., Public Works Department)

In order to educate children about careers in public works, the city of Shreveport, La., is reaching out to local schools. The goal is to encourage students to look at all the opportunities available to them, with or without a … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged July 2025, public works, The Municipal

San Pablo, Calif., moves toward a more vibrant city with sustainability practices

The Municipal Posted on July 27, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonJune 24, 2025
No1: The Rumrill Boulevard project was recognized by the northern California chapter of the American Public Works Association, winning the Small Cities Transportation Project of the Year and Project of the Year. San Pablo was also recognized with the Exceptional Performance in Sustainable Practices award. (Photos provided by the San Pablo, Calif., Public Works Department)

Recently the city of San Pablo, Calif., was recognized by the northern California chapter of the American Public Works Association for multiple sustainability projects with the Exceptional Performance in Sustainable Practices Award. These projects span a variety of efforts, including … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged July 2025, public works, The Municipal

Haltom City reclaims North Park for the local community

The Municipal Posted on July 15, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonJune 23, 2025
No1: One of the challenges in renovating the park was the addition of a fishing pond when the property is already located in a floodplain. However, with some additional testing and permitting, the fishing pond will be a great place for families and visitors to make memories. (Photo provided by the Haltom City Parks and Recreation Department)

North Park in Haltom City, Texas, is getting an upgrade. After some issues occurred in the park, and with a great deal of future pipeline development planned for the area, now was the perfect time for a renovation. Construction began … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Environmental Services | Tagged July 2025, parks & enivronmental services, public works, The Municipal

Lexington continues strides toward sustainability with Solarize

The Municipal Posted on June 29, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonMay 22, 2025
No5: In 2024, Lexington, Ky., celebrated its Green Check program award winners. Participants win this award by completing the green check sustainability scorecard with a member of the city’s sustainability team. This helps local businesses work to become more sustainable. (Photo provided by the city of Lexington, Ky.)

Lexington, Ky., created a sustainability plan in 2012 and recently updated it with the city’s new sustainability program. At a conference, working with Solarize programs was mentioned, and it was thought to be a good fit as part of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Water & Energy | Tagged June 2025, The Municipal, water & energy

Idaho overpass significantly decreases wildlife-vehicle collisions

The Municipal Posted on June 5, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonMay 22, 2025
No1: The Ponderosa Pine Scenic Byway, a part of Idaho State Highway 21 in the Sawtooth National Forest, offers a scenic view of Idaho. Pictured is a stretch as it looked in 2019. (Forest Service photo by Nate Lowe)

Mounting numbers of vehicle-wildlife collisions caused the Idaho Transportation Department to step in and make the Cervidae Peak Wildlife Overpass along Idaho State Highway 21, part of the Ponderosa Pine Scenic Byway, a safety planning priority. Located about 10 miles … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged June 2025, streets highways & bridges, The Municipal, water & energy

Complete renovation of west Beach Marina in Clearwater overcomes challenges to stay on schedule

The Municipal Posted on May 30, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonApril 23, 2025
No1: Built in the 1950s, the Clearwater, Fla., Beach Marina had never had a full renovation completed. New plans to remodel began in 2021. The high price of materials due to pandemic, getting the proper permits and ensuring the commercial tenants were able to maintain operations have been some of the challenges faced by the city through the process. It is projected to be completed in August 2026. (Photo provided by the city of Clearwater, Fla.)

          New plans to remodel the Clearwater, Fla., Beach Marina began in 2021, with the city looking for a design for the new beach. Having been built in the 1950s, the marina was simply getting old and had not yet … Continue reading →

Posted in Building & Construction | Tagged building & construction, may 2025, The Municipal

Water Vision plan helps Folsom, Calif., identify future drinking water sources

The Municipal Posted on May 26, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonApril 23, 2025
No3: Since the Folsom Reservoir is the only source of water for the city of Folsom, the city’s Water Vision plan is helping to evaluate the risks and opportunities with the existing water system and new potential water supplies. (Photo provided by the city of Folsom, Calif.)

While there was no particular occurrence that made the city of Folsom, Calif., begin to consider alternative drinking water supplies, its complete reliance on Folsom Reservoir encouraged consideration of other sources for the future. The Folsom Water Vision plan will … Continue reading →

Posted in Water & Energy | Tagged building & construction, may 2025, The Municipal, water & energy

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