Illegal dumping is the target of a neighborhood cleanup and enforcement action in the District of Columbia this spring, and residents are warned to keep their lots clean. The initiative, spearheaded by the DC Department of Public Works, runs through late spring and seeks to catch illegal dumpers and the property owners who allow garbage to sit on their land. Violators may be fined in proportion to the severity of the offense.

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It’s that time of year when people start thinking about spring cleaning, and they often prioritize junk removal. However, even though there are municipal landfills and recycling areas, some people still choose to illegally dump their trash, creating an unsightly pile that can have serious health code issues. Even though this is a pain point for many businesses, it’s essential to deal with this immediately.

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It’s springtime, and the weather is starting to change for the better, so it’s time to consider getting your parking lot restriped. After all, winter is often hard on any parking lot thanks to increased amounts of rain and snow, and once you’ve repaired the inevitable damage and maintained it, your parking lines are likely to look worn and faded. There are other good reasons for restriping your parking lot, however, and they can ensure that your customers remain happy.

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It won’t be long until the threat of snow will be gone and the sun will be shining. With that being said, you want to make sure your business is ready for the changing seasons. After going through a hard winter, your parking lot can definitely take a beating. To help ensure everything looks amazing this spring, there are a few simple things that you can do to help further enhance the look of your business and ensure the safety of your customers. (more…)

Snow always seems to come when you least expect it. Prepare for winter weather now and get a leg up on the competition.

Snow can be a beautiful thing, but if you’re a business owner, its approach only brings a sense of dread. Luckily, there are some things you can do to prepare for the precipitation before it arrives. Take these tips to heart and watch your business quickly get back to normal when winter weather strikes. (more…)

Salt is sprinkled onto paved surfaces whenever the snow starts falling in winter, where it proceeds to serve two purposes. First, it lowers the freezing point of water, thus inhibiting the formation of ice. Second, it provides much-needed traction, thus making it that much easier for people to maintain sound footing even on the slipperiest of surfaces. Combined, these two characteristics lower the chances of serious accidents, which are all too common in the coldest season of the year. (more…)

Winter is officially here. With the onset of winter, you get to endure blistering cold winds, snow, sleet, ice and an assortment of whatever else mother nature decides to throw your way. With that being said, you want to make sure your customers are able to get into and out of your business safely. The last thing you want is for one of your customers to end up hurting themselves on something that could have been avoided in the first place. To help you along the way, here are a few things you can do to ensure the safety of your customers this winter. (more…)

Just about everywhere you turn, the weather is getting colder and colder. It won’t be long before the bitter temperatures of winter set in and you are left struggling to stay warm inside. As a business owner, that means you want to start preparing for the upcoming changing seasons. There are a number of different things that you need to do to make sure your business is ready for whatever the winter throws at you. Check out some of these different things to look into before winter is in full swing.

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With winter fast approaching, many people are gearing up for the cold Baltimore months that lie ahead. But, they often fail to overlook the importance of their business parking lot. One of the best things you can do before the cold weather sets in is to have your parking lot redone with all new line striping. Within the Baltimore Metro area there are a number of benefits that come from having parking lot striping and line striping services completed now instead of waiting until the summer months set in. Check out some of them below. (more…)

Keeping streets clean is a goal that every city must make a top priority. Messy, unkempt streets can cause damage to vehicles and lead to injuries and possibly even deaths. Substances such as gas, antifreeze, oil and detergent used to wash cars can all damage streets if they are not kept clean. (more…)