Residents of Charlottesville, Va., are able to take advantage of a free mulch program offered by the Rivanna Solid Waste Authority. The program started as a way for residents to reuse the tons of vegetation collected each year, which benefited … Continue reading →
Dee Warren, Director, Marketing and Sales Operations for Land Pride and Great Plains Make the most of your fleet dollars Managing tighter budgets when everything is going up requires smart choices and sound fiscal management of taxpayer dollars. Purchasing managers … Continue reading →
As part of a decades-long commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the city of Aspen, Colo., is transitioning its fleet to electric and zero-emission vehicles. In 2021, Aspen adopted ambitious, science-based targets that called for a 63% reduction in emissions … Continue reading →
For anyone who hasn’t heard the term “pickleheads,” it isn’t the same as Jimmy Buffett’s “parrotheads.” But people can certainly claim to be both – at different times and places, of course. Pickleheads are a part of a growing movement … Continue reading →
ELGIN, Illinois — Maplewood, Minnesota is a suburb of St. Paul. With harsh winters and bustling changes among the seasons, street cleaning is a priority to keep the town of about 40,000 residents looking idyllic and improve stormwater quality. The … Continue reading →
In the city of Trenton, N.J., a new change is occurring that is revitalizing vacant green spaces into hubs of hope, recreation and unity. At its center is Unity Square Park, which is undergoing a comprehensive five-phase construction that reflects … Continue reading →
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 →
Pasco, Wash., Public Works Department has had a busy couple of years with projects in water, wastewater and streets, and it has received national and state recognition for a couple of its projects. Director of Public Works Maria Serra shared … Continue reading →
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 →
The city of Chino Hills, in southern California, factors water into every decision. Whether it’s managing growth or landscaping parks, the ethos is conservation first. The city actively partners with its drinking water wholesaler to entice its 82,000 residents to … Continue reading →
Located along a portion of the Potomac River known as the Paw Paw Bends, the town of Paw Paw, W. Va., may be a small community of 410, but it is accomplishing big things with several new projects that range … Continue reading →
