On days like today, when the roads are wrought with freezing rain turned to dangerous ice, our team at Marsten is busier than ever. The safety of our community is our primary concern, and your safety drives our passion for clearing the roads of snow and ice. We pride ourselves on decades on fast, affordable […]
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Running a snow removal business is hard work (trust us, we know from 25 years of first hand experience). The City of Ottawa enforces strict regulatory processes in regards to snow removal and snow dumping, and it is paramount that small snow removal businesses in Ottawa are aware of and compliant of these procedures. Having […]
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Every year, when piles of snow are unceremoniously dumped onto Ottawa by Mother Nature, the City of Ottawa and private contractors work hard to clear our city streets. But what happens to all the snow that gets plowed away? Unfortunately, some contractors are guilty of illegal snow dumping, which can be unsafe for pedestrians. The resulting […]
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Snow can be extremely detrimental to the smooth running of an Ottawa business during the winter months, especially if the business relies on foot traffic. Places like shopping malls, plazas, parking lots, car dealerships, and even condominiums can suffer if snow is not properly removed and dumped, causing people struggle to gain easy access to […]
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In the 25 years that Marsten has been an active company, we have been extremely invested in our local community and we make it our focus to give back whenever we can. There are a number of ways in which we do this, and each cause and charity holds a place dear to our hearts. […]
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Winter is coming! The recent snowfall in Ottawa had most of us digging into our winter gear, buying salt for our driveways, and setting the shovels and home snow blower up so they are ready to go. Most of the time, these tried and tested strategies of shovelling and salting are sufficient to survive the […]
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Combatting Illegal Snow Dumping Last winter, the City of Ottawa caught private snow removal contractors illegally dumping snow on public roads. The cost of this illegal snow dumping to the city is extensive and undesirable. The mere cost of paying city staff to clear the snow that has been illegally dumped drains city resources and […]
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It’s important to keep your home and your business well maintained and fully prepared for the coming winter months, but do you give your car the same treatment? Unless you’re planning to be snowed in all winter, it’s more than likely that you’ll have to drive in heavy snow, with strong winds, or with low […]
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It seems like these days there is an app for everything, and now snow removal is no exception! Last winter, the City of Ottawa launched its Where Is My Plow App website and app, which were both designed to give Ottawa residents up-to-date news and real time estimates about snow plowing in their areas. So […]
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The winter weather in Ottawa can be beautiful at times – think skating on the Rideau Canal with a flask of hot chocolate in your gloved hand. Sounds lovely, right? But the winter can also be extremely dangerous if you and your business are not properly prepared for it. It is important to keep a […]
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