PHILADELPHIA (AP) Philadelphia has launched a new street sweeping pilot program in a handful of neighborhoods, hoping to finally sweep away the persistent nickname: “Filthadelphia.”
There’s no shortage of work. A sanitation department official told the Philadelphia Inquirer the new street crews round up about seven tons of litter a day.
Rather than requiring residents to move their cars, the program involves workers with leaf blowers blowing trash off sidewalks and from under cars so the street sweeping machine can access it.
Some neighbors said they’re annoyed by the amount of dust generated, but despite it, most are still supportive of the efforts and appreciate the cleaner streets.
The program was a compromise for residents resistant to moving their cars. Tight street parking availability in the city makes it tough to find a spot.
