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  Yard Waste

  Even burning yard waste emits plenty of carbon monoxide, CO2, particulates and even some carcinogens. (I used to work with the USDA Forest Service and remember hearing how harmful the smoke from forest fires can be, though not as bad as a back-yard burn barrel.)

  Some garbage haulers take "yard waste" in a separate "trash" container or at the curb and compost it or deliver it to farmers or gardeners who will compost it.

  Another option is to rent a chipper once a year and run your twigs and branches through. The resulting small pieces can be used as a mulch, or add them to your compost pile. (They compost a whole lot quicker than the large woody pieces you start with.)

  If neither of these work for you, you might contact your local garbage hauler and ask when they are going to start collecting yard waste!On Umbra on burning trash posted 2 years, 8 months ago 7 Responses