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Press Release
FALL LEAVES OVERWHELMING YARDS CAN BE RECYCLED
Antelope Valley, CA, November 19, 2007 – Waste Management of Antelope Valley wanted to remind customers this Fall that recycling leaves and grass clippings and putting them to work in their yards and gardens will help fertilize and produce greener and healthier lawns, plants and flowers.
During this time of year, some residents have more leaves than can be accommodated in their greenwaste container. In honor of this year's America Recycles Day, Lancaster, Palmdale and Waste Management of Antelope Valley will be promoting leaf season recycling to help with the excess greenwaste and to be environmental stewards in the community.
Lancaster and Palmdale city residents may put "green biodegradable recycling bags" at the curbside filled greenwaste for pickup on their regular scheduled service day.
The following are acceptable for greenwaste recycling: grass and/or lawn clippings; weeds; green plants; small tree branches and shrubs; small wood chips and sawdust; dead plants; garden trimmings; and leaves.
Plastic bags, pet waste, palm fronds, soil or dirt, rocks and treated wood cannot be placed in with your greenwaste.
A maximum of five bags can be placed at curbside each week. The "biodegradable bag" is made from a corn-based material and is 100% biodegradable and 100% compostable. It is GMO free starch, biodegradable polyester and other renewable resources
Lancaster and Palmdale residents living within the city limits may pickup free bags from Nov. 29 through Dec. 21, while supplies last. Residents will be allowed to receive two rolls per household (10 bags total) and can be used at any time. Visit one of the locations during normal business hours.
In Lancaster, pick up the bags at City Hall, 44933 Fern Ave., Public Works and Parks, Recreation and Arts departments or the Maintenance Yard, 615 West Ave. H or the Lancaster Landfill at 600 E Avenue F.
In Palmdale, residents can pick up bags at the Waste Management Payment Center, 1200 West City Ranch Road, Palmdale.
"It is estimated that up to one-third of household waste is organic waste from our yards, just the type of material that can be used in compost," said Lisa Hemenway, Recycling Compliance Manager. "Whether you do it yourself at home or purchase compost or mulch from a greenwaste recycler, the yard trimmings you pitch into your greenwaste can or cart can serve as a rich amendment or nutrient for your soil."
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, composting is easy. Common materials like chicken wire, bricks, and buckets are all it takes to begin composting, which can be done either indoors or outdoors. Maintenance is not difficult either: regular mixing or turning and a little water can ensure success. Visit their site at http://www.epa.gov/compost/. For more information about composting, Google “composting”, a varitey of sites are available including sites for children.
Waste Management has served the Antelope Valley for over 35 years and is proud to be a community partner to AV residents, and an environmental steward of its unique natural resources. Waste Management is one of the nation’s largest providers of recycling and solid waste services. Waste Management is a full service company offering residential, commercial, construction and recycling services. For more information about recycling, log onto www.KeepingAVclean.com.
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