Municipal

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