In a bid to modernize and improve public safety, the Lima, Ohio, Police Department has launched an innovative drone program. Lieutenant Zac Leland contended that the investment, spearheaded by Major Curt Hile and supported by a dedicated team, has transformed … Continue reading →
Residents want to feel safe in their homes and neighborhoods. Whether someone lives in the suburbs, downtown or in the country, a sense of personal safety and security has to be present if the community as a whole is going … 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 →
No matter if it is a wildfire, hurricane, tornado or a man-made disaster, emergencies happen, and the initial response can be overwhelming for those on the front lines. That’s why cities throughout the United States offer Community Emergency Response Team … Continue reading →
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 →
Global Environmental Products has long been at the forefront of innovation in the street sweeper industry, pioneering advancements in both fully electric and hybrid vehicle technologies. In January 2026, the company will further solidify its leadership with the launch of … Continue reading →
Every week, each household in America rolls a trash can or two out to the curb to await their designated collection day. Rarely do citizens of this country consider what happens to those mounds of black bags once they are … Continue reading →
When hurricanes Helene and Milton hit the state of Florida last fall, residents in the unincorporated areas of Pinellas County braced for the storms’ impact and the resulting damage. Like snowflakes, no two hurricanes are exactly alike, and neither is … Continue reading →
With our increasing use of gadgets, as well as constant encouragement to upgrade our phones, laptops and tablets, our electronic waste is piling up in our homes and businesses. According to the World Health Organization, in 2022, an estimated 62 … Continue reading →
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 →
When it comes to improving the streets of a 400-year-old community, planning is paramount. That’s why the city of Portsmouth, N.H., began preparing for its Islington Street Corridor project more than two decades ago. “Development on this project literally began … Continue reading →
