Grasscycling

Grass clippings are not accepted in our Leaf and Yard Waste Pick Up program. However, did you know you can actually make grass clippings work to your advantage at home? It's a term called Grass-Cycling! Grass-Cycling means leaving the clippings on the lawn after mowing it. It helps keep your lawn healthy while saving you the time and effort of bagging the clippings.

Benefits

It's better for your lawn and the environment

• Grass-cycling makes your lawn healthy and helps prevent thatch buildup.
• Fresh grass clippings are 80% water; which helps protect the soil by keeping moisture in the ground.
• Cutting grass to a height of 8 cm (3 in) will develop a healthy root system and helps prevent weeds from growing.
• Grass-cycling reduces water use and the amount of fertilizer needed for your lawn.

How to Grass-Cycle

• Set the mower blade height to 8 cm (3 in) before cutting.
• Remove the lawn mower bag before mowing your lawn.
• Cut grass when it's dry so it spreads evenly on your lawn and won't clump.
• Try not to over-water or over-fertilize.
• Consider using a backyard composter

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