For all intents and purposes, until now, hot-in-place recycling has not played a significant role in pavement preservation throughout the country. Municipalities here and there have done a project here and there with mixed results over the past 20 years … Continue reading →
By MARGUERITE DUFFY AND MICHELLE SOKOL The Municipal County courthouses are the foundation of a community. They provide order in the midst of development and lay down the law of the land. Their place of honor as one of the … Continue reading →
In 1983, long before “green” energy became a buzzword and the negative effects of greenhouse gases like methane were widely acknowledged, the Monterey Regional Waste Management District had already developed one of the first landfill gas-to-electric energy plants in the … Continue reading →
Place your company in the spotlight by advertising in The Municipal. The Municipal – Product & Equipment Magazine for America’s Municipalities: Every Issue Online Sign up to receive the magazine at your office Interactive advertiser map with links Circulation … Continue reading →
A sea of fire engines, fire rescue equipment, educational speakers and entertaining events vied for an audience at the FDIC national gathering of firefighting professionals in April. But only one received big-screen coverage. From several states and a few foreign … Continue reading →
Mile-X Equipment Inc. carries a large stock of USA made Handy motorcycle lifts. Lifts can be purchased in either air or hydraulic, with lifting capacities from 1,000 up to 1,800 lbs. Optional accessories to customize the lift include drop-out panels, … Continue reading →
The Bushcat is an affordable solution to the problem of setting utility poles in less-than-ideal conditions. The tracked JCB skid steer has the weight and power to handle up to a 50-foot pole. Equipped with an auger drive and a … Continue reading →
As one of the most powerful air sweepers in existence, the Schwarze A4000 is an ideal choice in a wide range of demanding municipal and contractor sweeping applications. The model A4000 has several industry-leading features that position it at the … Continue reading →
While take-home police, fire and municipal cars are still the trend, the practice isn’t standard in all municipalities. Major Derek Towle of the Greenfield Police Department in Greenfield, Ind., said there are definite advantages and disadvantages to take-home police vehicles. … Continue reading →
Nothing breaks up ice or pre-conditions washboard gravel roads like the Monroe Eradicator! Packed snow and thick ice have no chance against Monroe’s Eradicator when paired with optional rotating carbide bits and hardened mounting board cutting edges. Monroe Truck Equipment … Continue reading →
The new LISY 3 Lateral Launch Inspection Robot reduces the cost of the complete mainline and lateral system. Now users simply add a LISY 3 Lateral Launching camera system attachment to an existing mainline crawler, reducing the need for redundant … Continue reading →
