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Link to fact sheet on managing street sweepings - [1]

Street sweepings are materials such as sand, salt, leaves and debris removed from city streets, parking lots and sidewalks to prevent these materials from being washed into storm sewers and surface waters, and to improve the appearance of public roadways. For a discussion of potential benefits associated with street sweeping, see Overview, water quality benefits, and other co-benefits of street sweeping.

Characteristics of street sweeping materials

Concentrations of potential pollutants in sweeping material

Testing street sweepings

Managing and disposal of sweeping material