It's All About Yard Waste
|
|
From Spring to Winter the Question is
"What Do I Do With My Yard Waste?"
|
In McDonough County
Macomb residents have their yard waste collected on the same day as their trash, from the second week of March through the second week in December. Yard waste includes leaves, grass clippings, small tree limbs and branches.
Yard waste can be placed in either a garbage can or bagged in Kraft paper yard waste bags. These bags can be purchased from various retailers in Macomb. Yard waste in plastic bags will NOT be collected. Small limbs or brush should be bundled and tied with twine, NOT WIRE. Bundles should be no longer than four feet in length and no larger than three feet in diameter. Large tree limbs, trunks and other bulky yard waste materials that cannot be contained or bundled will NOT be picked up. These items may be disposed free of charge for residents living inside Macomb city limits at the city's yard waste facility on Tower Road, next to the Animal Shelter. Hours of operation are Thursday through Sunday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Read more...
|
Quick Yard Waste Checklist
|
- Mow and mulch leaves and grass, then leave on your lawn as fertilizer.
- Chip, then compost, bushes and shrubs. Add your leaves and grass clippings, too! Read more...
|
Worms + Food + Yard Waste = Compost
|
|
Eliminate Food & Yard Waste With Worms!
|
At the TCR&WMC offices, we preach a lot about how easy it is to try alternatives to just throwing your garbage away. One of the best ways to dispose of food and yard waste is by composting, especially with worms. Vermi-composting consists of a bin of worms (red wigglers are best) mixed with damp shredded paper along with a bit of soil. Read more...
|
|
The Tri-County Resource & Waste Management Council (TCR&WMC) represents and meets the solid waste management needs of incorporated and unincorporated communities in McDonough, Mercer, and Warren counties. The council's Solid Waste Coordinator and Educator provide a comprehensive approach to solid waste issues and education. For more information about the TCR&WMC, call 309/837-3941.
|
