Urban Sediment Removal: The Science, Policy, and Management of Street Sweeping - Hardcover

Brinkmann, Robert; Tobin, Graham A.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0792374657 ISBN 13: 9780792374657

Publisher: Springer, 2001

Synopsis

There is not an extensive literature on street sweeping. Much of the research that has been completed exists in the "gray" area of technical reports and government documents. Furthermore, a great deal of this research is locally based, and has not been widely published. Indeed, our review of the scientific literature, revealed that, while storm water quality has received a lot of attention, few academicians have been involved in street sweeping research per se. Thus, throughout our research into street we sweeper effectiveness, sweeping protocols, and sweeping practices, wished that there had been a book summarizing some of the important issues associated with street sweeping. As our frustration grew, we realized that we were uniquely poised to write such a book as our research had encompassed a variety of different projects including sweeper testing, waste management, and related storm water quality. Also, early on in this exercise, we recognized that there was a growing demand for information about street sweeping policies and management, especially for studies focusing on the effectiveness of different sweeping schedules, on waste management operations, and on non-point, pollution reduction practices associated with storm water runoff. It was abundantly clear that there was a profound lack of research on street sweeping that could assist with developing local, regional, or national policies. There was, in effect, little guidance for city managers on these issues.

About this title

Synopsis

With the growing interest in using street sweeping as a tool in environmental management, and with increased problems in managing street sweeping waste, the need for a comprehensive resource for city managers and environmental professionals has become necessary. This examination of the science, policy, and management of street sweeping critiques policy issues and waste management problems associated with urban sediment removal. Aimed at a broad audience, "Urban Sediment Removal: The Science, Policy, and Management of Street Sweeping", provides much-needed solutions through a series of case studies dealing with every aspect - storm water quality improvement and sweeper-type testing, to name but two - for this vexing policy issue. Researchers and professionals alike will find this to be an invaluable resource.

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0792374657
• ISBN 13: 9780792374657
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 183