A surface cleaning system having a storage container, debris collection
apparatus and debris conduit is disclosed. Water discharged from spray
nozzles forces debris into a debris collection apparatus such that a
series of rotating brushes can transport the debris to an open end of the
debris conduit. An auger, water pressure or air pressure is used to force
the debris through the debris conduit into the storage container for
disposal. The storage container includes a single unit having multiple
joined compartments or individual units for separating debris,
particulates and water. The design of the debris collection apparatus
also facilitates the capture of most of the water used to force the
debris into the debris collection apparatus. Accordingly, the system is
able to reuse the water thereby extending the surface area that may be
cleaned with a specified amount of water.