The disposal of municipal refuse . lities the snow is not disturbed except alongcertain streets occupied by trolley-lines. In climates withcontinued cold, this plan of leaving the snow in the streetsis feasible; but in cUmates having variable temperatures, thesnow partially melts and the sloppiness of the streets is so dis-agreeable as to require some treatment. In places situated on rivers, lakes, or any large body of water, the snow, while fresh and clean, can be carted and dumped into the water. Fig. 41. Fortunately, most of the large cities are so situated, when the hauls to the water-fron
The disposal of municipal refuse . lities the snow is not disturbed except alongcertain streets occupied by trolley-lines. In climates withcontinued cold, this plan of leaving the snow in the streetsis feasible; but in cUmates having variable temperatures, thesnow partially melts and the sloppiness of the streets is so dis-agreeable as to require some treatment. In places situated on rivers, lakes, or any large body of water, the snow, while fresh and clean, can be carted and dumped into the water. Fig. 41. Fortunately, most of the large cities are so situated, when the hauls to the water-front are too long, that vacant property can be used. If otherwise, such a locality must work out its own plans, as no special rule can be given. In moderate climates, where the snowfall is not heavy, the snow can be washed by hose connected to the hydrants into the sewers during periods of temperature above freezing. It, also, can be shovelled into the sewers through the manholes. Of course, with heavy falls this latter method is 128. Fig. 39-—Piling and Loading Snow into Carts.
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