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Street Cleaning and Maintenance/Parking Facilities
- Perform clean/paving activities during dry weather
- Cover and seal nearby storm drain inlets before maintenance repairs are made
- Sweep parking lots or use other dry cleaning methods
- Design parking lots to include semi-permeable areas
- Post "No Littering" signs on parking lots to encourage proper disposal
Park Maintenance/Landscaping
- Mow grass higher and leave lawn clippings to retain moisture and provide nutrients
- Ensure the proper disposal of yard waste by composting
- Minimize the use of landscaping chemicals
- Avoid fertilizer application before rain
- Apply fertilizers and pesticides according to the label
- Use natural biological controls for pest control when feasible
- Apply pesticides when the target pest is most vulnerable
- Remove litter and- debris frequently
Materials/Supplies Storage
- Store materials inside if possible
- Cover materials to prevent stormwater contact is stored outside
- Contain and clean up spills immediately using dry methods
- Train employees on cleanup procedures
- Dispose of spill cleanup material properly
- Keep material safety data sheets on site and post emergency contact numbers for reporting spills
Vehicle/Equipment Maintenance
- Clean work areas to minimize oil and grease buildup
- Provide a designated covered area for vehicle maintenance to limit exposure to rain
- Clean vehicle parts without using liquid cleansers whenever possible
- Monitor parked vehicles/equipment for leaks
- Use a catch pan to capture leaking or dripping fluids
- Dispose of waste materials according to applicable laws and regulations