Composting is a great way to dispose of yard waste and other organic material. Composting is basically replicating and speeding up the natural decomposition process.



Mulching
It’s okay, let it lay. Mulching is also a great way to dispose of yard waste. Mulching mowers finely chop clippings. The clippings naturally feed your lawn when they decompose. You should mow your grass to 2-3” in height and only remove about 1/3 of the blade height. This may mean you will be mulch mowing every five days. Mulching is the best way to dispose of grass clippings. You may be able to buy a kit to convert your current mower.

Mulch mowing fact sheet

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