To be environmentally responsible, how do I dispose of yard waste such as leaves and grass clippings?
You can’t eliminate yard waste, but you can dispose of it in different ways. Your walk-behind lawn mower or riding type mower, used frequently without bagging, can “broadcast” clippings throughout the lawn. If you use a bagging attachment, start a compost pile instead of taking clippings curbside. Mulching mowers and mulching blade attachments are available to reduce clippings into fine particles that help to fertilize your lawn. Chipper/shredders help reduce twigs, branches, leaves, and other yard waste into small pieces that create recyclable mulch and compost for shrubs, gardens, and landscaped areas. Walk-behind tillers help return yard waste and compost to the soil by blending it with existing soil for increased fertility.
