Why do the plows go so fast and throw snow on my sidewalk?

Plows need to go a minimum speed to throw the snow off the road onto storage areas in the public right of way. We ask our operators not to throw the snow any farther than necessary. In some cases, however, the sidewalks may be too close to the curb to avoid getting snow on them.

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1. Can the county remove the snow it puts in my driveway?
2. Why do the plows go so fast and throw snow on my sidewalk?
3. When will a truck be sent to my street to plow or apply salt? How do I report damage to my mailbox, curb or yard?