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NewsJune 3, 2013

Town of Jonesborough Takes Delivery of Last Refurbished Refuse Truck

With the delivery of a custom-built refurbished refuse truck in late May, the Town of Jonesborough, Tenn., now has a refuse fleet made up of entirely refurbished units.

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Newsby Thi DaoMarch 28, 2013

Delano Police Refurbishes Patrol Cars

The Delano Police Department in California is refurbishing its oldest police cars -- 2000 and 2001 model-year Ford Crown Victoria police interceptors. The PD has already taken delivery of one police car and has three more currently in the shop for refurbishment.

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Articlesby Shelley MikaNovember 15, 2012

Refurbishing Off-Road Equipment

When off-road equipment doesn't measure up in terms of performance or emissions requirements, fleets don't have to make the investment in brand-new units. For the City of Venture, Calif., refurbishing turned out to be an affordable and environmentally beneficial choice.

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NewsMay 24, 2012

Phoenix Refurbishes 10 Garbage Trucks for $1M Savings

PHOENIX - The City of Phoenix is refurbishing 10 side loader refuse trucks for an estimated savings of more than $1 million over purchasing new trucks.

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NewsFebruary 29, 2012

D.C. Acquires 10 Alt-Fuel Vehicles for Dept. of Public Works

WASHINGTON – The District of Columbia has acquired 10 new alternative-fuel vehicles that the Department of Public Works (DPW) plans to use for trash collection, street sweeping, snow removal, and other services.

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NewsFebruary 10, 2012

San Diego’s City Workers Win Managed Competition for Street Sweeping Services

SAN DIEGO - The City workers’ bid came in 12% lower compared with previous costs. The City's Fleet Services division currently maintains 45 street sweepers, though this number could change due to cost-cutting measures.

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NewsJune 17, 2011

Sparks to Outsource Street Sweeping

SPARKS, NV – The City Council in Sparks voted to outsource street sweeping services to a company called Contract Street Sweeping Services.

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NewsApril 7, 2011

Long Beach Decides Against Outsourcing Street Sweeping

LONG BEACH, CA – The City of Long Beach’s City Council voted against a motion to send out a request for proposal (RFP) to find private contractors to take over the City’s street sweeping services.

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NewsMarch 14, 2011

Long Beach Considers Outsourcing Street Sweeping Services

LONG BEACH, CA - The City's Budget Oversight Committee approved a recommendation for the City Council to investigate outsourcing that the Council will vote on at the March 22 meeting.

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Articlesby Thi DaoSeptember 14, 2010

Keeping Grounds Maintenance Equipment in Top Shape

The City of Torrance, Calif., Fleet Services division discusses grounds maintenance equipment and emphasizes the importance of having close relationships with the user department.

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