The Mulch It - Compost It Program is returning for a third year.
Each year an estimated 1000 tonnes of grass clippings enter our landfill, when they could easily be mulched back into the lawn or composted instead. The Environmental Committee supports the goals of a sustainable and green community and this program is designed to encourage mulching and composting of lawn clippings, explained Stephen Rosowsky, Chair Yorkton Environmental Committee to the regular meeting of Yorkton Council Monday.
“We think there are many city residents who would like to have a better lawn, to save money (in yard maintenance and fertilizer), to reduce waste in the landfill, while also having a chance to win a new mulching mower or composter,” detailed a document circulated at the meeting.
“Participants must document their lawn practices over the growing season, including watering, fertilizing, aeration, etc. and must either mulch or compost their lawn clippings,” explained Rosowsky.
Participants need to agree to have a sign in their lawn to promote the program, and there is no charge to participate.
Sponsors of the program include Logan Stephens, Canadian Tire, Recyclability Enterprises and the City of Yorkton Environmental Committee.
