Be sure to check out the February edition of North American Sweeper Magazine for all the latest industry news that pertains to the sweeping industry.
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It is pretty easy to see how sweeping service companies keep our communities green while on the job, but you might be a little surprised by how some of our members are using creative strategies to go green back at the shop too. Take tube brooms as an example. Many discarded tube brooms end up in landfills, but thanks to Doug Sauder, we have a greener solution to tube broom disposal. …
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Please extend a warm 1-800-SWEEPER welcome to our newest member, Lee Miller of Cannon Pacific Services, Inc. Established in 1962, Cannon Pacific has provided quality sweeping services to San Diego and Southern California counties for over 4 decades. Although Cannon Pacific prides itself on reliable, professional service, the company also recognizes that rapid development of Southern California poses a serious threat to the quality of the air and local water resources. As a result, Cannon maintains strict compliance with all local and federal environmental regulations and provides Best Management Practices to preserve the integrity of the area’s local rivers, lakes, streams, bays, and oceans. …
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Since labor and fuel are significant operating expenses for most sweeping service companies, it makes sense to take a closer look at how we route our drivers. Before we get started, ask yourself some of these key questions:
- Do you rely on one person to plan your routes and what happens if they are on vacation/sick?
- What logic/process goes into determining each truck’s stops on a given night?
- Are your drivers using the most efficient route?
- How much additional planning time is required when a Property Manager calls to add 3-5 extra stops for the night?
- How long does it take to re-work your routes if you are awarded 2 or more 7 night/week sweeps and they start tomorrow night? …
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At 1-800-SWEEPER, we are committed to offering fast, reliable sweeping service at a fair price. A large key to our success has been our ability to attract new member partners to service major metropolitan areas throughout the United States. To this end, we are proud to announce our plans to expand coverage to include Phoenix, Seattle, and Orlando, Florida. Keep your eye on the blog for more details as they become available!
