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Ocean Shores board coordinates Vactor truck, disposal rules and resident guidance for aquatic weeds
Summary
The advisory board and Public Works discussed using a Vactor truck and safe handling methods for pennywort and other aquatic weeds, clarified resident disposal options at the city yard (proof of residency required) and warned that moving rooted weeds between water bodies may violate state rules.
Ocean Shores — Members of the Freshwaterways Advisory Board and City Public Works reviewed logistics for removing aquatic weeds, including using a Vactor truck to pump collected vegetation, safe worker positioning on platforms and options for resident disposal at the city yard.
Public Works Director Ricky Victoriano said the city can use a Vactor truck and agreed that crews could assist with pumping weed material from collection points into the truck: ‘‘We do have the ability with our new back to prep to pump out and dewater what's in the…
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