How To Dispose Of Waste After Trimming Your Trees

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How To Dispose Of Waste After Trimming Your Trees

5 December 2017
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After you have trimmed several of your trees, you may have a lot of branches to go along with your yard waste. You will want to have an efficient way of disposing of your yard waste so that you will not attract pests and so that you can efficiently remove your waste.

Contact The City

Make sure to contact your city to find out the requirements for disposing of yard waste. Your yard waste will usually need to be placed in a container that is approved by the city. For example, some cities do not allow yard waste to be placed in plastic bags.

Arrange For Tree Waste Pickup

In some cases, you may need to arrange for a special pickup for your yard waste. For instance, placing the trimmed branches into a paper bag may require that you contact the city. Find out what the limits are for how long the branches should be. 

Keep Trash And Tree Waste Separate

Do not place yard waste in the same container as the rest of your trash unless you are given permission to do so. If the yard waste would be used for composting and mulching, this might not be possible if the yard waste is mixed together with the rest of your trash. 

Take Tree Branches To A Disposal Site

If you are not able to dispose of your waste by the curb, there may be yard waste disposal sites you may take your debris to. There are some businesses that will accept the waste and use it for mulch. Some drop-off locations may only be available to residents of certain cities. 

Convert Leaves Into Mulch

In addition to disposing of your yard waste, you may also transform the leaves into mulch. One of the easiest ways to mulch your leaves is to simply chop them up with your lawnmower. Worms and microscopic organisms will work to break down the leaves and reintroduce nutrients to the soil. 

To make the process as effective as possible, make sure the lawn is adequately fertilized. Nitrogen is an essential ingredient for breaking down leaves in the soil. You will also be producing fewer carbon emissions.

Hire A Professional Tree Trimming Service

The best way to avoid the hassles of disposing of tree branches is to have your tree trimmed by a specialist. A professional tree trimming company like Robert Jefferies Logging & Tree Service will sometimes remove the waste for you.