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Public Works Update
Next-generation recycling
A West Coast city shaves the cost of installing one of the nation’s largest membrane bioreactor systems by one-third – and it used a new financing model to do it successfully. Find out how. More

EPA to slash solid waste emissions
A new EPA proposal would yield combined health benefits estimated at $18 to $44 billion annually, but what will the impact be to the estimated 200,000 industrial boilers, process heaters, and solid waste incinerators the regulation is targeting? More

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How to protect your fleet’s investment
When we entered the 21st Century, a well-equipped Class 7 or 8 straight truck cost $90,000 to $110,000. Inflation should raise that to $100,000 to $120,000 today. But something happened on the way to 2010. More
Record low for traffic fatalities
There were just 1.16 fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles traveled (VMT) – down from 1.25 fatalities per 100 million VMT just a year earlier. So what’s this year’s projection? More
Maryland’s largest ARRA project begins
A $25 million bridge replacement targets one of the state’s top priorities. More.

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Rebuilding America's Infrastructure with GIS

An ESRI Enterprise License Agreement (ELA) provides your government team with the GIS software you need to better manage infrastructure projects from start to finish. The agreement puts ArcGIS technology in all departments and helps you deliver geospatial information to all levels of management. Streamline your purchasing process and increase your operational efficiency with an ESRI ELA. Click here for more information.

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Solid waste products
Check out the latest products making collection and disposal easier on you and your operation. More

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Sustainable concrete
“The Sustainable Concrete Guide—Strategies and Examples” provides insight on specific strategies for the best use of concrete in high-performance, long-lasting, green buildings. Included in the guide are case studies, technical data and references, and numerous practices that can be implemented immediately.
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Road to Recovery one-stop shop
Updated throughout the day, our Road to Recovery page has all the details you need on the $150 billion allocated for public infrastructure. More
Has your department recently awarded a contract?
We’ll post it on our “Contract awards” page at www.pwmag.com. It’s easy: Just e-mail a press release indicating what the project is and what firm was selected to vsicaras@hanleywood.com.

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Altosid® Larvicide Provides Long-Term, Cost-Effective Mosquito Control

Altosid® larvicide, which comes in a variety of formulations including briquets, liquid, pellets and granules, contains (S)-Methoprene, an insect growth regulator (IGR) that stops mosquitoes from becoming breeding, biting adults. (S)-Methoprene is target specific, and will not affect fish, waterfowl, mammals or beneficial predatory insects. It has the industry's lowest toxicity rating and residual larvicidal activity reduces adult populations and the need for adulticides. Visit www.altosid.com for more information.


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Public Works jobs
Check out the latest jobs from the career Web site brought to you by the publishers of PUBLIC WORKS magazine. More


Digital Two-Way Radios with GPS Improve Road Crew Safety

Motorola two-way radio systems are dedicated to providing convenience, safety and efficiency for your crews. Download this case study to learn how the MOTOTRBO(TM) digital radio with GPS location tracking increases safety and improves operations at an affordable rate in even the most rural of areas.
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