This presentation from the 2011 ICMA Annual Conference in Milwaukee describes the City of Holyoke, Massachusetts' experiences with wet weather and sewer issues...
The Fairfax County Solid Waste Management Program has turned the ignition on its first hydraulic hybrid trash and recycling collection vehicle serving Fairfax County residents in established sanitary districts. The trash truck is the commonwealth's first to utilize a hydraulic hybrid assist system.
The Local Government Environmental Assistance Network (LGEAN) is interactive, easy, effective, and free. LGEAN is the "first-stop shop" providing environmental management, planning, funding, and regulatory resources for local government officials.
2011 Alliance Award Winner - Outstanding Achievement in Local Government Innovation...
According to FEMA, debris can account for more than a quarter of the total cost of a disaster.