Yard Waste: What It is and What to do with It, is a video review of the top 10 yard waste bags of 2020.
The state of Michigan has more than 2,500 plant species.Many of these plants reside in our forests and shorelines, but we are fortunate to have many trees, shrubs, flowers and grasses with which to decorate our yards.Maintenance and upkeep come at a price.Many of you are familiar with yard waste, but there are many other questions.
What is yard waste?I don't know if I can throw my yard waste in the trash.Does Granger have a curbside yard waste collection?Do you pick up yard waste all year?There is a cost for yard waste collection.How do I get my yard waste collected?I don't know if I can put my yard waste in anything other than paper bags.I don't know how much yard waste I can put out each week.What if I don't want weekly service?Is it possible to get a one-time yard waste pickup?What can I do if yard waste collection is not available in my area?
What is yard waste?Yard waste includes items that are less than 4 feet in length and 2 inches in diameter.
I don't know if I can throw my yard waste in the trash.The answer is no.It is against the law to put yard waste in a landfill.You can find more information on the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy website.
Does Granger have a curbside yard waste collection?In most of our service territory, we provide seasonal, weekly yard waste collection.You can find out if collection is available in your area by completing a Service Request Form.
Do you pick up yard waste all year?Yard waste can be collected weekly during the month of April through November.You are covered for getting the yard in shape in the spring, summer and fall.
There is a cost for yard waste collection.There is a fee for yard waste collection.It is not included in your trash service.You have to sign up for the entire season.It is possible to sign up after the yard waste season is over.For a partial season of service, there is no pro-rating.
How do I get my yard waste collected?Grass clippings, leaves, and weeds should be packed into brown paper yard waste bags.Many local grocery and home improvement stores have yard waste bags.The brush and tree trimmings should be wrapped in twine.The diameter of the bundle should be less than 2 inches.
I don't know if I can put my yard waste in other things.Carts are the easiest way to collect yard waste.The brown paper yard waste bags are safe for our drivers to pick up.Unlike plastic bags, paper bags can be used to store yard waste.Yard waste will not be collected in personal containers.
I don't know how much yard waste I can put out each week.During the yard waste season, you can put your cart and up to five paper bags or small bundles out weekly.If you don't have a yard waste cart, you can put out up to 10 paper bags and/or small bundles each week.
What if I don't want weekly service?Is it possible to get a one-time yard waste pickup?There is no one-time yard waste pickup.If you don't want to sign up for seasonal service, you can bring yard waste to one of the recycling centers.
What can I do if yard waste collection is not available in my area?Curbside yard waste collection is not available everywhere.The bad news is that you don't have a choice.Both centers accept self-haul yard waste.Click on the links for location, rates, hours and accepted items.If it isn't convenient, check with your local government to see if they offer collection or a drop-off site.Yard waste can be composted in the backyard.You will get a valuable resource when you finish with the information available online.
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