When it rains, hard surfaces like parking lots are one of the first places water picks up litter and plastic debris. Regular cleanings with Midwest Lot Care intercepts that material before it can wash into storm drains, creeks, and local rivers.
“In the United States, more than a million tons of plastic debris enters ocean-bound rivers, creeks, and sewer drains every year.”
The EPA recognizes parking lot sweeping as a Best Management Practice (BMP) to minimize pollutants (trash, sediment, etc.) entering water bodies via runoff.
We review your lot size, trash hotspots, and storm drains – in person or virtually – and confirm that sweeping will meaningfully reduce what leaves your site.
Together we pick a schedule that keeps your property looking good and intercepts debris before major rain events. Most partners choose a recurring plan.
Once service is in place, we send you a small snippet of code and image file so you can display the Watershed Protection Partner badge on your website and marketing.
Ready to become a partner? Email me at james@midwestlotcare.com to schedule a walkthrough and mention that you’d like the Watershed Protection Partner badge for your property.
332–938 lb
material captured per curb-mile
With observed values up to 7,550 lb per mile, depending on equipment, traffic, and sweeping frequency.
23 → 45–80 tons
debris per month
In Dana Point, CA, simply increasing sweeping frequency boosted captured debris from about 23 tons/month to 45–80 tons/month.
“Several tons”
removed each year
Franklin Soil & Water and the City of Columbus both emphasize sweeping to keep debris and pollutants out of local streams before they can harm water quality.
Your Watershed Protection Partner badge shows that your property is part of this same evidence-based approach—just applied at the parking-lot level.
Ready to become a partner? Email me at james@midwestlotcare.com to schedule a walkthrough and mention that you’d like the Watershed Protection Partner badge for your property.