NYC Snow Removal and Winter Operations 2

Question 1

What type of DSNY vehicle is specially equipped to both plow snow and spread salt in a single pass?

Accepted Answer

Combination plow/spreader unit

Answer

DSNY uses combination plow/spreader units that can push snow with a front blade while simultaneously applying salt from a rear-mounted spreader.

Question 2

During a snow emergency in NYC, what happens to regular garbage collection routes?

Accepted Answer

They are suspended and trucks are converted to snow-removal duty

Answer

During snow emergencies, regular garbage and recycling collection is suspended, and DSNY resources are redirected entirely to snow removal operations.

Question 3

What is the role of a DSNY salt spreader during icy conditions?

Accepted Answer

Distribute rock salt or brine to melt ice and prevent refreezing

Answer

Salt spreaders distribute rock salt or anti-icing brine to melt existing ice and prevent refreezing on treated surfaces.

Question 4

How are DSNY snow routes different from regular garbage collection routes?

Accepted Answer

Snow routes prioritize major arterials and are pre-mapped independently of garbage routes

Answer

DSNY snow routes are pre-planned based on street priority and traffic impact, running independently from regular collection routes to maximize storm response efficiency.

Question 5

What is 'windrow plowing' as used in NYC snow operations?

Accepted Answer

Pushing snow to the center of the road in a row to be picked up later

Answer

Windrow plowing involves pushing snow from the curbs to the center of the road, where it can be loaded and removed by specialized equipment.

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NYC Snow Removal and Winter Operations 2