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Revision as of 11:02, 6 January 2009
These Maintenance planning guidelines apply to both major and minor roads.
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Definition
The time and expenses incurred for litter clean-up and disposal of rubbish, advertising signs, dead animals, etc. from the right of way. Also includes dumping fees. This includes time and expenses for the Adopt-A-Highway litter pick-up program.
Purpose
To improve the right of way appearance and safety through the removal of rubbish, dead animals, and advertising signs.
Scheduling
As needed.
Recommended Equipment
- Trucks
- Traffic Control Equipment;
Refer to Traffic Control for Field Operations.
Recommended Material
Litter bags
Recommended Procedure
- 1. Place traffic control devices, as needed
- 2. Pick up litter, place in bags on shoulder
- 3. Place large pieces of debris on the shoulder
- 4. Put full trash bags and large debris into the truck
- 5. When loaded, the trash is taken to the disposal site
- 6. Remove traffic control devices
Safety
Wear all appropriate PPE.
Refer to Safety Policies, Rules & Regulations-Employee Handbook.
Other Considerations
Be aware of hazardous material.
References
See references noted above.
