Public Works articles from May 2002

Public Works archives from May 2002

Editorial viewpoint.(water, air and waste management)(Brief Article)(Editorial)
May 1, 2002... Worrying about: water, air, solid waste, and water again. Water first. Rarely has spring arrived with more concern about water resources in widespread areas of the country. Throughout the Northeast, in particular, drought emergencies have been...

Congress appeared poised to restore at least $4.4 billion to federal highway spending in fiscal 2003, bringing the total to $27.7 billion or more. (Washington Report).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2002... A provision in the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21) required highway funding be linked to revenue flows into the Highway Trust Fund. Due to lower revenues, the Bush Administration proposed an $8.6 billion cut in fiscal...

The Road Information Program (TRIP) has reported that 23 percent of major roads in the nation's largest urban areas have significant deterioration that requires immediate repair or reconstruction. (Washington Report).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2002... The report from the nonprofit transportation research group also concluded that motorists in the nation's major cities are paying an average of $358 each in extra vehicle operating costs to drive on substandard roads. TRIP Executive...

The White House Homeland Security Office has proposed a more specific system to alert the nation about potential terrorist attack. (Washington Report).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The Justice Department will maintain the Homeland Security Advisory System. Justice and the Office of Homeland Security would determine if a threat was credible, corroborated, specific, imminent, and grave. The alert system is color-coded...

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Christine Todd Whitman has announced a $90-million program to help local utilities safeguard water systems. (Washington Report).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Drinking water systems serving more than 100,000 persons can apply for grants for vulnerability assessments and other security planning. EPA will work with states, tribes, and counties to support security efforts for small and medium drinking...

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has approved a $20-billion legislative package to reauthorize the Clean Water Act's State Revolving Loan Fund (SRF) over the next five years. (Washington Report).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... H.R. 3930, the Water Quality Financing Act of 2002, had broad support on the committee. There was only one amendment, a controversial measure requiring all construction work funded through the SRF water infrastructure account to be paid for...

Environmental Defense, 0MB Watch, and the Public Interest Research Group are supporting an Office of Management and Budget (OMB) request that the EPA improve public access to key environmental information. (Washington Report).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... OMB has written EPA urging it to use a single identification number for industrial facilities that report pollution information to EPA's multiple databases. OMB also asked EPA to expedite the availability of Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) data....

The Transportation Department's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has helped develop software that can help highway engineers estimate traffic delays in work zones. (Washington Report).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... FHWA Administrator Mary Peters said, "Reducing delays in highway work zones is another way to improve mobility, which is one of the department's strategic goals. This program can give engineers a more accurate estimation of delays and queues...

Asphalt alley's permeability eliminates flooding. (Engineering Notes).(Chicago uses Gravelpave 2 for flood alley)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... In fall 2001, the Chicago Department of Environment, in cooperation with Alderman Mary Ann Smith, and the city's Department of Transportation, reconstructed an asphalt alley using a permeable system. The new alley has eliminated formerly...

Joint sewage treatment plant contracts for biofiltration system. (Engineering Notes).(Ondeo Degremont wins Binghamton-Johnson City Joint Sewage Treatment Plant biofiltration system installation contract)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The Binghamton-Johnson City Joint Sewage Treatment Plant in Vestal, New York has awarded a $9.7-million contract to Ondeo Degremont, Inc. (Richmond, Virginia) for a biofiltration system integral to the expansion of its wastewater treatment...

New playground planned for park. (Engineering Notes).(Schoor DePalma Inc. appointed by Monmouth County (New Jersey) Park System)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The Monmouth County (New Jersey) Park System has retained Schoor DePalma (Manalapan, New Jersey) to develop a new playground and associated amenities for Turkey Swamp Park located on Georgia Road in Freehold. The playground will feature play...

Contract awarded for turnpike interchange design. (Engineering Notes).(Dufresne-Henry to help design Spaulding Turnpike interchanges)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Dufresne-Henry (North Springfield, Vermont) has been awarded contracts to design two interchanges on New Hampshire's Spaulding Turnpike. Dufresne-Henry will serve as a sub-consultant to Clough Harbor & Associates, the overall project manager....

Town installs UV disinfection systems at water treatment plant. (Engineering Notes).(Sterling, Massachusetts installs Severn Trent Services Inc. systems)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The town of Sterling, Massachusetts has installed two UltraDynamics ultraviolet disinfection systems from Severn Trent Services, Inc. (Fort Washington, Pennsylvania) at its 1.5-mgd potable water treatment plant. The new systems are part of a...

Creek restoration project seeks to reduce sediment loading entering the Mississippi River. (Engineering Notes).(Shannon and Wilson Inc. manage Piasa Creek watershed restoration project)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Shannon & Wilson (St. Louis, Missouri) is providing environmental services for the watershed assessment of Piasa Creek in Godfrey, Illinois. Wilson's goal is to reduce sediment, develop riparian buffers, and restore the wetlands and stream bank...

Contract awarded to operate wastewater treatment system at CMGi Field. (Engineering Notes).(Applied Water Management Inc.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Applied Water Management, Inc. (AWM), a subsidiary of E'Town Corporation (Westfield, New Jersey), has been awarded a 20-year contract to operate the wastewater treatment and recycling system for CMGi Field, the new home of the New England...

Contract is signed to maintain expressway. (Engineering Notes).(Infrastructure Corporation of America wins Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority contract)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority (OOCEA) and Infrastructure Corporation of America (ICA), Nashville, Tennessee, have signed two five-year contracts that authorize ICA to maintain OOCEA's toll roads and facilities. ICA will manage...

Science center shades rooftop exhibit area with aluminum dome. (Engineering Notes).(Explora Science Center and Children's Museum in Albuquerque, New Mexico)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... A colorful Temcor (Gardena, California) aluminum dome has become an architectural icon at the Explora Science Center and Children's Museum in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The perforated 60-ft diameter dome is part of the new $10-million facility,...

Company to supply ITS field devices for county's ITMS. (Engineering Notes).(ADDCO Inc. to supply PB Farradyne with traffic management system devices)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... PB Farradyne, with approval by the Florida DOT, has chosen ADDCO, Inc. (St. Paul, Minnesota) as the sole supplier of ITS field devices to be used in an interim traffic management system for Palm Beach County. The ITMS will be deployed to...

The role of GIS in: security and emergency management operations. (Cover Article).(geographic information systems)
May 1, 2002... Terrorism targets the fabric of our lives. Woven into this fabric are the day-to-day integral operations of our public works functions. Water supply; water/wastewater treatment plants; distribution pipelines and collection systems; roads;...

Charlotte saves money: cleaning large-diameter sewers. (Sewer Cleaning).
May 1, 2002... The conventional thinking in many public works departments across America is that only small-diameter sewers need to be cleaned. According to theory, the heavy flows in large-diameter lines (24 in. in diameter and above) scour those lines and...

Innovative manhole repair saves city. (Time and Money).
May 1, 2002... Watertown, New York, recently got more than it bargained for during cleaning and internal inspection of a 30-in., two-mgd combined sewer interceptor underneath a main north south thoroughfare through the city. Recognizing the need for...

Water main project teamwork flows from: unique contract agreement. (Pipeline Installation).
May 1, 2002... In mid-2000, Elizabeth-town Water (New Jersey) initiated an ambitious plan to reinforce water transmission to the eastern end of its systems. The first phase of the 15-year plan was to install 17,000 ft of predominantly 72-in, pipeline,...

High water table/flat terrain a: climate for vacuum sewer system. (Vaccum Sewer).
May 1, 2002... Port O'Connor is a popular fishing resort on the Texas Gulf coast, between Galveston and Corpus Christi. Like many coastal communities, Port O'Connor is flat with a high water table. Its 3,000 year-round residents had been adequately served...

Sewer line maintenance: root control made easy. (Pipeline Maintenance).
May 1, 2002... The EPA is currently developing an audit program that will evaluate compliance of all aspects of collection system capacity, management, operations, and maintenance (CMOM). Maintaining full sewer pipeline capacity and avoiding backups and...

Strategies to reduce emissions in solid waste systems. (Solid Waste).
May 1, 2002... The Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, metroplex is one of the fastest growing regions of the country, with a booming economy based on telecommunications, electronics, retail, and finance, the metroplex is spread over four urban and 14 rapidly...

Cleaning resurrects: ash encrusted W-T-E plant. (Power Plant Rehab).
May 1, 2002... In 1984, construction was completed on a new state-of-the-art 90-megawatt waste-to-energy plant serving metropolitan Columbus, Ohio, population 1.4 million. In 1995, unexpected cost factors led the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio...

Creative equipment use solves: yard waste disposal probelm.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Armed with the mission to protect and enhance the integrity of the environment, a small southern Wisconsin city is making a big difference in the usefulness of yard waste through the creative and unique use of a three-beater manure spreader....

Reverse osmosis system reduces: arsenic in drinking water. (Water Quality).
May 1, 2002... Before municipal water treatment facilities were established, residents often plunged buckets into private wells to meet their water supply needs. As times changed, so did the technology. While the days of going to a well for water are...

Medium-duty service truck. (Product Showcase).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The Model 3315 electric/hydraulic crane and the UC-9 service body are said to be ideal for those requiring a crane in the medium lifting range. It has an 11,500-ft/lb capacity and can lift up to 3,200 lb at 3 ft. The crane is offered by itself...

Fast payback. (Product Showcase).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Today's high-tech equipment can deliver significant time savings and productivity gains through increased efficiency and streamlined work process. "A highly productive technology, such as in bay[TM] from vehicle lift manufacturer Rotary Lift,...

Protective linings. (Product Showcase).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Corr-Tite[R] polyethylene and polypropylene protective linings for concrete structures such as walls and pipes effectively isolate them from all types of environmental exposure. These linings bridge cracks that occur in concrete as it shrinks....

Remote controlled searchlight. (Product Showcase).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... This firm has available two new Night Ray[R] remote controlled searchlights. Model 675-20 uses a PAR 46 aviation/marine dual filament lamp to produce 50,000 CP flood, and 200,000 CP spotlight. Model 775-20 will produce 360,000 CP of spot only....

Catch basin cleaners. (Product Showcase).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... These catch basin cleaners use a powerful hydraulic "clamshell" bucket to cost-effectively clean storm drains and other collection points. With optional high-pressure jetting system, clean laterals from the same truck. These catch basin...

Perpetual pavement. (Product Showcase).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... "Perpetual pavements constructed of smooth, durable, safe, quiet asphalt last a lifetime. In fact, they will still be a good idea when your grandchildren get to be your age." For information and a free interactive CD, visit...

Heats Asphalt joints. (Product Showcase).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The Asphalt Joint Heating System heats the joint area of the previously placed asphalt to a depth that will not only provide thermal bonding of the joint, it will allow regained density at joint lost to unconfined compaction. Call 800-884-2072....

Engineering services. (Product Showcase).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... By march 2003, communities of less than 100,000 people located within urbanized areas must develop stormwater management programs and obtain NPDES permit coverage. This national engineering and consulting firm offers extensive experience in...

Aerial photography. (Product Showcase).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... This firm says it is dedicated to providing quality work and the best technology available in the industry. The company provides aerial photography (using airborne GPS and inertial position/orientation systems), GPS and conventional surveying...

CIPP renewal systems. (Product Showcase).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... This company is a licensor of cured-in-place pipeline renewal systems. "Covering the gamut of applications in gravity and pressure piping systems, we provide long-term solutions for pipes in the size range of 4 to 96 in. Our products are...

Prestressed concrete tanks. (Product Showcase).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... This brochure presents the design and construction of Preload's wire-wound, prestressed concrete storage tanks. Included are water storage, wastewater treatment, and thermal containment applications for municipal and industrial facilities. The...

Hooklift tarper. (Product Showcase).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... The HR1000 Hi-Roller is a semi-automatic tarping system with a hydraulic gantry that adjusts from 64 to 104 in. It is powered by a 12- or 24-volt self-contained power pack. The driver raises the gantry, then pulls the tarp over the load, and...

Vacuum up litter. (Product Showcase).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... The Model 101 vacuum trash collector comes in 3- and 4-wheel versions. The 101 is said to combine robust collection and effortless handling with an unbeatable suction system to pick up in one pass glass, bottles, cans, cardboard, plastic, or...

Trench shield. (Product Showcase).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... XLAP Series aluminum panel trench shields are designed specifically for municipalities, utilities, and contractors who use rubber-tired backhoe/loaders and small excavators for trenching. Use it for utility repairs and for installing water,...

Liquid-applied liners. (Product Showcase).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... With these liquid-applied liners, "problems in tanks and ground storage vessels are a thing of the past. Nothing extends the life of your water-works structures better." Designed for direct contact with potable water, the system is a...

Foaming root control. (Product Showcase).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... RootX foaming root control is a simple, yet effective way to eliminate damaging root growth in municipal and residential pipelines. It makes the person applying it a root control professional without extensive training or investment. Adding...

No dig sewer rehab. (Product Showcase).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... AM-LINER [II] is a strong, seamless, structural PVC lining system for cost-effective sewer rehabilitation without excavation. When installed, it is tightly molded to the host pipe. It is available in 6- to 12-in, diameters and conforms to ASTM...

Curb Marker. (Product Showcase).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... The das Curb Marker[R} can be permanently affixed to curbs, sidewalks, or virtually any flat surface. Mark stormwater inlets (NPDES), valves, manholes, confined spaces, etc. Stock titles and custom sizes and shapes. Call 800-549-6024 for...

Dewatering pumps. (Product Showcase).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... This company says it has created the ideal solution to the unwanted by products of wastewater bypass dewatering. The innovative Enviroprime [TM] system for Thompson's dry prime, compressor-assisted pumps prevents blow-by from discharging onto...

Vacuum equipment. (Product Showcase).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Described as the quietest models of vacuum equipment on the market. Cleans lift stations, treatment plants, manholes, meter boxes, storm drains, and laterals. Install street signs without damaging utility lines. "A must for disaster and...

Graffiti removers. (Product Showcase).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Biodegradable graffiti removers that work. Spray Taginator[R] on masonry; pressure rinse. Spray Tagaway[R] on painted surfaces; wipe. Makes barrier coatings obsolete, says the company. Works in all climates (hot and cold) and surfaces (wet and...

Street cleaning. (Product Showcase).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The Centurion[TM] mechanical broom sweeper with vacuum can handle a wide range of debris--from light litter, leaves, and sand, to road construction cleanup. It is also said to be the only truck-mounted, PM10-certified sweeper that can operate...

Corrosion-resistant pipe. (Product Showcase).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... This pipe's high strength-to-weight ratio is said to make it ideal for sliplining, jacking, and microtunneling. It is specified in new construction and rehab for most corrosive applications and virtually every installation method including open...

Pipe & cable locator. (Product Showcase).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The PL-920 pipe and cable locator is easy to use and economical. Features include analog meter, peak-over, depth measurement, and excellent range in an "RF" locator, says the company, which has been designing, selling, servicing, and supporting...

CIPP liners. (Product Showcase).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... "Applied Felts has delivered top quality liners to the CIPP market for over 25 years in sizes ranging from 3 to 108 in. and conforming to ASTM F-1216 and 1743 standards. And our rigorous, 28-test quality control system makes us the industry's...

Total station. (Product Showcase).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Based on the popular GTS-220 Series, the GPT-2000 total station adds the advantage of reflectorless operation. It is said to be ideal for all applications and especially suitable for difficult to reach or dangerous sites where reflectorless...

Patching roller. (Product Showcase).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... The 1,180-lb Road Patch roller hooks up to an existing plow hitch with no modification necessary. Features include an attached spray tank to keep the drum clean; large water-filled 24-in, diameter, 48-in. wide drum with spring-loaded broom and...

I/I Barrier. (Product Showcase).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... The I/I Barrier is an easy, efficient, and cost-effective way to eliminate infiltration through the grade rings. The innovative design of the barrier creates an inner wall that turns away water and dirt. "The contractor will fall in love with...

Salt storage. (Product Showcase).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... These pre-engineered fabric covered buildings are designed for storing salt and sand. Reduce load time by keeping your salt and sand dry and free of lumps. Advanced coating technology ensures all exposed steel is corrosion resistant. Clear span...

Retaining walls. (Product Showcase).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... Mosaic [R] retaining wall systems feature an attractive, random pattern comprised of three different sized units: one Standard, One Cobble [R], and two Accent [R]. Mosaic walls are well suited for commercial, residential, and government...

Pro-Patch pothole patcher. (Product Showcase).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... The Pro-Patch provides all the tools and materials necessary for a one- or two-person crew to make effective asphalt repairs, eliminating the use of air compressors, oil distributors, and dump trucks. The machine is equipped with an automatic...

New vehicle. (Product Showcase).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... The TH!NK neighbor electric vehicle comfortably seats two or four passengers, has a top speed of 25 mph, can travel up to 30 miles before being recharged, and comes in three models: basic, family, and sport. It is "completely street legal on...

Crew cab. (Product Showcase).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... For 2002, this company offers a crew cab for its FE-SP with automatic transmission. The vehicle can haul seven people to a job site and handle any application with 14,500 lb GVWR. With its 1 65.4-in, wheelbase, the vehicle is well suited for...

Submersible pumps. (Product Showcase).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... MWI electric submersible pumps are available in 8 to 60 in. diameters, low and medium head, and flows over 100,000 gpm. Applications include municipal, environmental restoration, flood control, and final effluent. They are available in...

Total containment system. (Product Showcase).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... A 1-ton or 150-lb cylinder of chlorine gas or sulfur dioxide is sealed within the ChlorTainer[TM] vessel for use. Any release is contained and simply processed at the normal rate, eliminating the need for scrubbers or hazardous waste disposal....

Cuts Asphalt/Concrete. (Product Showcase).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... The Precision 2000 Asphalt/Concrete Cookie Cutting Machine eliminates jackhammers and compressors used to remove utility castings from roadways. It cuts a perfect circular hole around utility castings without destroying the surrounding road and...

Large volume pump. (Product Showcase).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The Dri-Prime CD300M 12-in. portable trash pump handles flows to 6,000 gpm, heads to 200 ft, and solids to 3.75 in. in diameter. It is especially suited for contractors or anyone who has a large volume dewatering job with high heads. The CD300M...

Heavy-Duty Truck. (Equipment & Services).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The FL 80 Business Class Truck lets you order just what you need: pusher and tag axles, GVWRs up to 64,000 lb, frame rail inserts, front PTOs, butterfly hoods, engines up to 300 hp, all-wheel drive, extended cab or crew cab, custom...

Tough trucks. (Equipment & Services).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The Super Duty F-650 and F-750 are tough, hard-working trucks for municipal applications, such as refuse or recyclables (as pictured) collection. The F-650 comes in 22K, 24.5K, and 26K GVWRs, with available low-profile package. The F-750...

Easy maneuvering trucks. (Equipment & Services).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The 7000 Series high performance truck's "wheel cut of up to 50 degrees makes maneuverability easy, even in the narrowest alleys. Superior ride, ground clearance, and visibility reduce cycle time, meaning more stops per route.... The cab is...

Aluminum cab truck. (Equipment & Services).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... With the Model 320 truck you can select from various cab configurations, including left-hand, right-hand, or dual-drive with right-hand stand-up. Each features aluminum cab structure and skin huckbolted together for strength and easy repairs....

Low cab forward truck. (Equipment & Services).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The Condor[TM] low-cab forward truck has a roomy, lightweight, and ergonomically-designed cab that is designed to offer more operator comfort and increased safety and productivity. Other features include choice of several engines, setback front...

Truck with tilt cab. (Equipment & Services).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The LE (low-entry) tilt cab refuse truck has dual steering and right-side walk-in cab to improve the productivity of workers who collect refuse and recyclables from the curb. The LE Series was built from the ground up with input from...

Truck with short turning radius. (Equipment & Services).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The VHD truck boasts a shorter turning radius that is described as perfect for narrow city streets. Its high strength steel cab "provides the ultimate in durability and strength, and its two-sided galvanized steel sheet construction resists...

Roll-off loading system. (Equipment & Services).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... The portable "Sideloader" loading system mounts onto a 30- or 40-yd roll-off container. It adjusts in seconds from a 30 to a 40, and installs in minutes. It has its own self-contained power unit and battery charger. One person can easily roll...

Mini wheel loaders. (Equipment & Services).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... The LW60.B and LW70.B mini wheel loaders have been introduced to fill in the size and power gap between this firm's LW50.B (pictured) and LW80.B models. Each has a fully hydrostatic transmission and the firm's Z-bar linkage geometry boom, which...

Wood waste equipment. (Equipment & Services).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... Morbark is celebrating its 45th anniversary this year and will be displaying an extensive selection of its most popular wood waste processing equipment at WasteExpo in Las Vegas. Stop by booth 222 and see such machines as the Model 1300 tub...

Easy litter collection. (Equipment & Services).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... The Model 61 litter collection machine features a 360-degree rotating vacuum hose support boom (up to 40 ft hose length) that moves from side to side to help pick up litter in areas that are not easily accessible, such as over guard rails. The...

Mini hydraulic Excavators. (Equipment & Services).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... The new Compact Radius 303CR and 305CR mini hydraulic excavators deliver large working ranges, versatility, ease of operation, and service-ability in zero tail swing packages. Their swing boom enables the operator to position the machine to dig...

Landfill gas processing media. (Equipment & Services).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... SulfaTreat-410HP is a non-hazardous and safe-to-handle granular media that selectively removes hydrogen sulfide and light mercaptans in landfill gas processing systems. "It efficiently and reliably performs in partial to fully humid gas,...

Cast iron PTOs. (Equipment & Services).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... This line of cast iron power take-offs is designed to fit both domestic and import vehicles. Input adapters are not used in either the 6- or 8-bolt designs, simplifying installation. A full range of speeds is available to meet applications from...

Non-clog pump. (Equipment & Services).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... The new high-head 4VHA line of 4-in. submersible non-clog pumps produces high efficiencies for maximum performance and minimal energy consumption. The 4VHA features Class H motor construction, capable of running continuous duty or in...

Improved weed control. (Equipment & Services).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... New Roundup PRO [R] Concentrate is formulated for fast uptake into the plant and improved translocation. It is 25 percent more concentrated than Roundup PRO, allowing crews to treat more miles per gallon while handling fewer containers and...

Restores streambanks. (Equipment & Services).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... BioD-Block [TM] is a coir fiber block system for streambank and shoreline restoration that consists of a densely compacted elongated coir fiber block attached to high strength woven coir fabric. The male and female ends in BioD-Block create...

Sweeps, collects litter. (Equipment & Services).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The 424-TR Green Machine maintains all of the operator comfort features of the HS model without its high-speed capability. Twin-wheeled, fully adjustable seat is especially suited for work where the machine is operated in ride-on mode most of...

Next generation of SmartLifts[R]. (Equipment & Services).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... All SmartLift inground lift models now include in bay [TM], the advanced onboard microprocessor-based technology that the company introduced in 2001. Inbay integrates electronic technology with the lift, increasing technician productivity and...