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rootbrian2000
Lv 6
rootbrian2000 asked in Cars & TransportationCommuting · 4 years ago

Has anyone used a leaf blower to clear shattered glass from the roads, or bicycle lanes?

I know it s used to blow and move not just leaves, but many other hollow and light weight derbies, maybe unbroken empty glass bottles (beer, liquor//booze/alcohol). But what about shattered glass?

A web search wasn t at all helpful, so that s why I decided to ask a question here, and the best answer can help others who might be wondering or even asking the same question.

Update:

When I mean shattered glass, it's due to people breaking bottles or anything on the roads, making it really unsafe for cyclists. The same goes for the sidewalks, where if you were to trip, slip and fall on, could risk getting a bad cut or laceration due to the sharp jagged pieces.

Update 2:

Forgot to include the part about blowing the glass to the curb side when nobody is using the road or sidewalks, ensuring the safety of others.

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  • Chuckles
    Lv 7
    4 years ago

    All a blower will do is spread it around a lot farther and make the mess bigger. As well, glass is a bit on the heavy side. A broom works as well and costs a lot less.

  • Anonymous
    4 years ago

    Hi that is a very dangerous thing to be doing what if he glass shards blow up into some ones face

  • Anonymous
    4 years ago

    Leaf blowers don't "clear" anything. They just move it around.

  • Anonymous
    4 years ago

    easier to use a broom + dust pan

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