We would all like to be a little more environmentally friendly but sometimes it just slips our mind, doesn’t it? But there are big ways that we can help out, without a whole lot of work on our part.
Keeping our streets clean is so important not only to us as humans but to our planet as well. Dirt and debris look terrible and have an awful affect on our environment. Out on the streets, it’s not even just the dirt and debris we have to worry about; it’s the toxins being emitted from cars to. They can be extremely harmful, causing respiratory problems, sickness and even death if too much is inhaled.
It may seem redundant to sweep the street but it does serve a purpose. Although the dirt and dust comes back, regular sweeping will keep an area clean which makes it safer. Dirt and debris on the road or parking lot can eliminate the amount of grip a side walk gives feet causing more people to slip and fall. Also, a clean area gives a better impression to outsiders. It shows that the residents and people in the area care about it and take pride in their home. Another way it’s helpful is because it picks up harmful toxins that I mentioned earlier rather than allowing them to be maneuvered into storm drains and eventually recycled into our drinking water. This is why contract sweeping services are so imperative.
However, there are a few things to keep in mind when hiring street sweeping services.
Safety
This should go without saying but unfortunately, it doesn’t always. Good contract sweeping services will ensure that safety is their top priority.
- They will have excellent quality vehicles and hardware that are reliable and comfortable for the driver.
- The lights should be very bright and reflective to make the vehicle especially visible at night time.
- A second worker, called a spotter, should be available to guide the driver when backing up.
- Sweeping should be planned to be done along routes when they are the least congested.
Services
What is it that you need? It might be just a majority and general street sweep or possibly a parking lot clean up. whatever the case, make sure it is well outlined before signing with the company to make sure they offer the services that you are going to be needing.
Efficiency
Highly efficient vehicles and even companies in general are very important. Companies should want to increase their efficiency as far as cost and overhead are concerned as well as environmentally friendly machinery. The more efficient the street sweeper trucks are, the better and the quicker it will clean. Increasing efficiency in cost will likely work out to less out of pocket for you as the customer.
Reputation
Word of mouth is always the best way to try out a new company. The great thing about a referral is that if the company knows they did a good job somewhere else they will do the same quality work for you, lest they lose you and the company that referred you as customers. In any case, a good reputation is necessary. You need to know that you are hiring a trusted and reliable company that will not rip you off. There is nothing wrong with asking for good and bad reviews on the company before using them. If they have nothing to hide, they will have no problem sharing this information with you as well as their history and mission statement.
Equipment This overlaps efficiency slightly as equipment does need to be state of the art. However, this deserves its own point because one thing to remember is that good contract sweeping services will have different kinds of vehicles suited to the different services that they offer.
Keeping these points in mind should help find excellent contract sweeping services with no problem. In any case, whatever you decide, it is absolutely fantastic that you are looking in to street sweeping. The benefits are enormous for everyone involved and they and the planet give you a round of applause.
