San Diegans have until Nov. 23 to cast their vote for the city's first 100% electric street sweeper! (And you might win SeaWorld tickets, too.) 🧹⚡
“We want to thank all the San Diegans and people from around the world who suggested creative names for our little sweeper,” said Bethany Bezak, the Interim Director of the Stormwater Department. “We chose these three finalists because we felt they can give our mini sweeper some personality and attitude as she keeps our neighborhoods clean from trash and pollution.”
Street sweeping not only keeps trash and debris off San Diego's roads and walkways, but also protects water quality, according to the City of San Diego. Altogether, it contributes to the city's grand goal of better mobility, sustainability and climate action goals. When it rains, the water collects pollutants such as trash from streets, dumping them into local bodies of water. Street sweeping can remove both large and microscopic pollutants such as brake dust from cars and trash -- before they enter San Diego's precious ocean waters. Such particles are extremely harmful to fish and other wildlife.
Out of the city's 20 electric street sweepers, the electric mini sweeper is the only one that emits zero emissions. It's also very quiet compared to a regular street sweeper, allowing workers to clean without disturbing residents, especially in the early mornings and late nights.to find out more information about routes and schedules for street sweeping.
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