Ontario is located in the central part of Canada and is a highly-populated province. Its capital Toronto is the most populous city and metropolitan area in the country. This city is part of the Greater Toronto Area, which also includes York, Halton, Peel and Durham.
When a place, city or province is highly populated, like the GTA or Toronto, it is important to have a sound cleaning schedule to avoid inconveniencing everyday activities. Street sweeping for example must be systematic because it includes parking areas and sidewalks. Proper notices must be sent to vehicle owners and business establishments.
Recently landing 21st ranking in the cleanest city in the world, Toronto and Canada in general has predominantly mechanical street sweeping systems.
The "Clean Roads to Clean Air" is the City of Toronto's initiative to maintain an environment that is safe to live in and minimize health consequences. It includes an improved level of street sweeping across the whole city year-round.
Mechanical street sweeping systems usually include three- or four-wheel sweepers and vacuum trucks. Some include water tanks depending on the extent of the activity.
Street sweeping does not only include getting rid of the dirt and particulate matter but also washing activities and proper waste disposal.
Just how important is an efficient street sweeping program to the environment? The answer is, very. Imagine the dirt, dust and pollutants that accumulate along Ontario streets and you would definitely want to help clean up. Street sweeping is a public function and when you're in Greater Toronto Area, or in most highly industrialized countries, you can easily find a street sweeping company that can be of service. Although you don't need to actually sweep the streets, you as a resident or pedestrian can do your share in keeping the environment clean, that is, by not littering the streets to name one.
The frequency of sweeping the streets depends on how big the area is, how populated it is and the type of pedestrian education when it comes to trash disposal. When pedestrians, residents and business establishments help in the area's initiative to have a clean air, then cooperation is needed. The collection system must be intensified. Its frequency must be consistent and reliability uncompromised. When trash bins are left open for long, the wind can easily spread bacteria therefore polluting the wind. When trucks collect litter and waste frequently, it lessens the problem.
After a certain period, evaluation of the whole cleaning program must be evaluated to ensure that the goal of cleaner air and environment are satisfied. It must meet the cleaning program of the area. If this is not the case, then measures must be put into place next time depending on the city or municipal resources. Or change the program all throughout to reach goals faster and efficiently.
Street sweepers doing it manually or even those who operate the mechanical systems must have proper protective clothing and equipment. Since the whole process doesn't only include sweeping activity, gloves, shoes and even dust masks (when applicable) must be provided to them. The health and safety of the cleaning crew must be top priority every time they perform their jobs.
The public's cooperation can ease up the coverage of certain routes. For example, when you village or street hasn't been cleaned longer than necessary or when waste disposal has increased more than usual, notifying your municipal office or proper authorities can help them prioritize your area and therefore minimize health risks as a result of overdue garbage collection. Many things can be done to have cleaner air. Cooperation, an efficient system and sound waste- or litter- disposal behaviour must all work together to achieve a common goal.
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