The Town of Collingwood Public Works division has begun its annual spring clean-up, including street sweeping. Street sweeping is conducted in the downtown core, residential streets, bridges, some boulevards, medians, and parking lots.
With a focus on customer service, the environment, and safe commuting networks, spring clean-up begins with bulk material collection on major bike lanes and primary roads, followed by complete sweeping operations on all hard-surfaced roads within the municipality.
Spring street sweeping improves water quality and the environment by removing pollutants, sand, and debris that have accumulated over the winter and can be carried to downstream water bodies via urban runoff through the stormwater sewer system. The Street Sweeping Program also improves the cleanliness and aesthetic of our beautiful town streets and parking lots.