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Emerson Contracting Co. of N.Y.C. demonstrated this street sweeping machine in New York in 1911!
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Ridgewood NJ, The history of street sweeping machines dates back to the 19th century when the need for cleaner streets in urban areas became apparent.
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Ridgewood NJ, while the Village Council spent some where around $60,000 for new “squirrel proof” garbage cans to spruce up the downtown ,contrary to popular belief they don’t empty themselves . The fact is the central business district continues to look shabby due to the lack of routine maintenance . Residents ask where are the street sweepers , and with the pedestrian mall every weekend street cleaning is needed now more than ever.
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