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<br />SNOWPLOWING FAQ ARTICLE CONTINUED <br />FROM PAGE 8 <br /> <br />best. It is best used in very cold weather to <br />provide temporary traction. It has no real melting <br />properties and depending on the amount of <br />traffic, the sand will be embedded in to the snow <br />or blown to the edge of the road by passing <br />traffic. The trend in de-icing today is away from <br />using sand. Some reasons for this trend are air- <br />borne pollution, and clean up costs associated <br />with sand. <br /> <br />Salt is a good de-icing agent because it is <br />relatively cheap and in large supply. One of the <br />drawbacl(s of salt is it starts to lose its <br />effectiveness at about 15 degrees. Environmental <br />issues can also arise if salt is not applied properly. <br /> <br />Public worl(s staff will be testing several different <br />chemicals this winter to see if they can help clear <br />our roads and lower our use of salt and salt/ <br />sand. Distributors of these chemicals claim they <br />can cut salt use by as much as 30%. This testing <br />will be done on several problem areas where <br />heavy tree cover l(eeps the sun from reaching <br />the pavement most of the winter. The lacl( of <br />sun results in a build up of ice that requires <br />constant applications of sand or salt to control. <br /> <br />Q. Why doesn't the large plow truck clear my <br />cul-de-sac? <br /> <br />A. The large plow equipment is not designed to <br />worl( in smaller areas. The job of the large <br />equipment is to clear the roads. Safety is one of <br />the main concerns. A large amount ofbacl(ing <br />up, in a fairly small area, is required to clear a <br />cul-de-sac. The large trucl(s have poor visibility <br />to the rear, so we try to avoid using them in cul- <br />de-sacs. Efficiency is also an issue. The large <br />trucl( can clear 5-6 blocl(s of main roadway in <br />about the same amount of time it would tal(e the <br />driver to clear one cul-de-sac. <br /> <br />Q. Why should I stake the curblboulevard near <br />my home? <br /> <br />A. Stal(ing the boulevard helps the plow driver <br />visualize the edge of the road. In a heavy snowfall <br />Continued on Page 12 <br /> <br /> <br />9 <br /> <br />~~ CHRISTMAS TREE DISPOSAL OPTIONS <br />u,,~~ <br /> <br />Bunker Hills Compost Site will be Open <br />the First Two Weekends in January <br /> <br />Both the Rice Creek Chain of Lal(es and Bunl(er Hills <br />compost sites closed for the season November 30,2003, however, <br />the Bunker Hills compost site will be open the first two weel(ends <br />in January. <br /> <br />Bunker Hills Compost Site Winter Information: <br />What is acceptable: Christmas trees, yard and tree <br />waste (NO evergreen wreaths or garland where wires are used <br />to hold the boughs together). <br />When: The first two weel(ends after New Years Day <br /> <br />Date Time <br />Saturday, January 3rd 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. <br />Sunday, January 4th 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. <br />Saturday, January 10th 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. <br />Sunday, January 11 th 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. <br /> <br />Where: Bunker Hills Compost Site, 13285 Hanson <br />Boulevard (one mile north of Main Street), Coon Rapids, MN <br />55448 <br /> <br />Cost: <br />Christmas Tree $1.50/tree <br />Debagged leaves and grass Free of charge <br />(Free for Anoka County residents only) <br />Branches less than <br />6 inches in diameter $6.00/cubic yard <br />Branches/logs greater than <br />6 inches in diameter $10.00/cubic yard <br />Stumps $40.00/cubic yard <br /> <br />Preparation: All Christmas trees should be free of tinsel, <br />wire, stands and any ornamentation. No evergreen wreaths or <br />garland will be accepted where wires are used to hold the boughs <br />together. <br />Questions: Contact NRG Processing Solutions at 763- <br />767-7964. NRG has a recorded message. They will be checking <br />for messages throughout the winter. <br />Note: Most garbage haulers offer Christmas tree <br />collection as part of their service. The usual collection period is <br />the first two weekends after New Years Day. The fee charged, <br />if any, varies from hauler to hauler. Some municipalities collect <br />and chip Christmas trees for mulch. Contact your hauler or <br />municipality to obtain specific program information. <br />Both sites will reopen <br />April 1, 2002, weather permitting <br /> <br />Another option for Ramsey Residents is the Anol(a <br />Ramsey Farm & Garden, located at 7435 Highway 10 NW. They <br />will be accepting Christmas trees (NO flocl(ed trees, wreaths, or <br />trees containing wire or stands) Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. <br />and Saturdays 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. through the month of January. <br /> <br />I've learned . . . That sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to understand. <br />