Did You Know ...

It is important to remember not to blow grass clippings into the street. Grass clippings in the street ultimately end up in a storm drain were they can build up and cause drainage issues and localized flooding.

And if you use chemicals on your lawn they may contaminate the water that runs off from rains or your sprinkler system. Even non-treated lawn clippings do harm. When they decompose, they release carbon and nitrogen that feeds undesirable algae, which, in turn, use up oxygen in the water, contributing to fish kills.

This is not just a matter of civic concern or responsibility. It is a violation of Municipal Code to blow grass clippings and other yard waste into the street.