Zapping Leaves Woonsocket Style

WOONSOCKET, RI — The city has a new leaf vacuum. The public works department showed it off on Oct. 26 and put the machine right to work at Cold Spring and at Globe Park, according to Blake Collins.

Collins, the city's business outreach and public relations coordinator, said it's the newest tool in the DPW's "ongoing mission to maintain and oversee public infrastructure and spaces."

It works like this: "the heavy-duty leaf vac system creates a powerful suction force that collects the noticeable mounds of leaves quickly," as they're piling up.

"The machine also has a mulching feature that assists in the composting of the natural debris," he said.

Expect to see the vacuum on roads, sidewalks and city parks.

“Clean parks and streets are key parts of the quality of life equation that the City must continually address,” said Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt. “This new investment will equip our Public Works Department with the tools to keep our parks and streets clean and tidy."

Photo Courtesy Blake Collins