Keeping yard trimmings out of the landfill saves valuable space and allows nature to reduce yard debris into basic organic material.

Grass clippings can be composted at home or left on the lawn after mowing. There is little evidence that this latter course will lead to excess thatch and it certainly reduces the work of lawn care.

Christmas trees may be collected in your area to be turned into mulch Trees should be stripped of all lights, ornaments, tinsel, etc. before collection.