Just a quick reminder to utilize the city's woody yard waste pick up next week.....or......you can buy a compost tumbler which is the size of a large trash can and turn all your leaves and branches into awesome soil for your garden or potted plants. I'm psyched to take our chipper/shredder around to the neighbors soon....anyhow....if you don't want to compost at home, read the below and hug a tree!
Free Curbside Recycling of "Woody Yard Waste"The City of Lancaster invites residents to take advantage of the program to recycle Yard Waste that includes garden residues, leaves, grass clippings, sod, shrubbery, and tree trimmings. Collecting this material reduces the amount of waste that needs to be disposed and helps keep the cost of trash removal low for City customers. It also helps the environment because the City Parks Bureau converts this material into mulch for use in landscaping projects.
Preparing yard waste for recycling is easy. Limbs and branches should not exceed six (6) inches in diameter or four (4) feet in length. Then, use biodegradable string or twine (not nylon or wire) to tie the tree waste in bundles that weigh no more than thirty pounds. This year, for the first time, city residents can recycle smaller yard waste materials using special biodegradable 30-gallon paper bags that can be purchased for $0.75 each or three for $2.00 at the Treasurer's Office located at 39 W. Chestnut Street. Please remember that this program is intended to collect only natural organic wastes generated from residential properties. Placing litter or debris in bags or bundles that is not degradable, or using non-degradable twine, can damage the equipment used to process the yard waste into mulch.
The City will offer collections October 5-16. Collection days will follow the street sweeping schedule. Unlike previous years, there is no requirement to pre-register for this service. Simply place bags and bundles out for collection at the curb on the day your street is cleaned. We hope you'll do your part to help the environment by participating in this recycling program.
To register or for more information, contact:
Solid Waste Hotline at 717-291-4744
Full Version: The Composters Are Coming!
QUOTE (gardenguy @ Sep 27 2009, 10:05 AM) 
Just a quick reminder to utilize the city's woody yard waste pick up next week.....or......you can buy a compost tumbler which is the size of a large trash can and turn all your leaves and branches into awesome soil for your garden or potted plants. I'm psyched to take our chipper/shredder around to the neighbors soon....anyhow....if you don't want to compost at home, read the below and hug a tree!
Free Curbside Recycling of "Woody Yard Waste"The City of Lancaster invites residents to take advantage of the program to recycle Yard Waste that includes garden residues, leaves, grass clippings, sod, shrubbery, and tree trimmings. Collecting this material reduces the amount of waste that needs to be disposed and helps keep the cost of trash removal low for City customers. It also helps the environment because the City Parks Bureau converts this material into mulch for use in landscaping projects.
Preparing yard waste for recycling is easy. Limbs and branches should not exceed six (6) inches in diameter or four (4) feet in length. Then, use biodegradable string or twine (not nylon or wire) to tie the tree waste in bundles that weigh no more than thirty pounds. This year, for the first time, city residents can recycle smaller yard waste materials using special biodegradable 30-gallon paper bags that can be purchased for $0.75 each or three for $2.00 at the Treasurer's Office located at 39 W. Chestnut Street. Please remember that this program is intended to collect only natural organic wastes generated from residential properties. Placing litter or debris in bags or bundles that is not degradable, or using non-degradable twine, can damage the equipment used to process the yard waste into mulch.
The City will offer collections October 5-16. Collection days will follow the street sweeping schedule. Unlike previous years, there is no requirement to pre-register for this service. Simply place bags and bundles out for collection at the curb on the day your street is cleaned. We hope you'll do your part to help the environment by participating in this recycling program.
To register or for more information, contact:
Solid Waste Hotline at 717-291-4744
Free Curbside Recycling of "Woody Yard Waste"The City of Lancaster invites residents to take advantage of the program to recycle Yard Waste that includes garden residues, leaves, grass clippings, sod, shrubbery, and tree trimmings. Collecting this material reduces the amount of waste that needs to be disposed and helps keep the cost of trash removal low for City customers. It also helps the environment because the City Parks Bureau converts this material into mulch for use in landscaping projects.
Preparing yard waste for recycling is easy. Limbs and branches should not exceed six (6) inches in diameter or four (4) feet in length. Then, use biodegradable string or twine (not nylon or wire) to tie the tree waste in bundles that weigh no more than thirty pounds. This year, for the first time, city residents can recycle smaller yard waste materials using special biodegradable 30-gallon paper bags that can be purchased for $0.75 each or three for $2.00 at the Treasurer's Office located at 39 W. Chestnut Street. Please remember that this program is intended to collect only natural organic wastes generated from residential properties. Placing litter or debris in bags or bundles that is not degradable, or using non-degradable twine, can damage the equipment used to process the yard waste into mulch.
The City will offer collections October 5-16. Collection days will follow the street sweeping schedule. Unlike previous years, there is no requirement to pre-register for this service. Simply place bags and bundles out for collection at the curb on the day your street is cleaned. We hope you'll do your part to help the environment by participating in this recycling program.
To register or for more information, contact:
Solid Waste Hotline at 717-291-4744
Thanks for the information. I know many people that can utilize this service. For the first time in over 18 years I don't need it though. It's sorta cool not having to worry about all that stuff. I think I'm liking this renting thing, lol. I am passing the word along and I cut and pasted and emailed to several of my friends here in the city-THANKS!!!
QUOTE (gardenguy @ Sep 27 2009, 10:05 AM)
Just a quick reminder to utilize the city's woody yard waste pick up next week.....or......you can buy a compost tumbler which is the size of a large trash can and turn all your leaves and branches into awesome soil for your garden or potted plants. I'm psyched to take our chipper/shredder around to the neighbors soon....anyhow....if you don't want to compost at home, read the below and hug a tree!
Free Curbside Recycling of "Woody Yard Waste"The City of Lancaster invites residents to take advantage of the program to recycle Yard Waste that includes garden residues, leaves, grass clippings, sod, shrubbery, and tree trimmings. Collecting this material reduces the amount of waste that needs to be disposed and helps keep the cost of trash removal low for City customers. It also helps the environment because the City Parks Bureau converts this material into mulch for use in landscaping projects.
Preparing yard waste for recycling is easy. Limbs and branches should not exceed six (6) inches in diameter or four (4) feet in length. Then, use biodegradable string or twine (not nylon or wire) to tie the tree waste in bundles that weigh no more than thirty pounds. This year, for the first time, city residents can recycle smaller yard waste materials using special biodegradable 30-gallon paper bags that can be purchased for $0.75 each or three for $2.00 at the Treasurer's Office located at 39 W. Chestnut Street. Please remember that this program is intended to collect only natural organic wastes generated from residential properties. Placing litter or debris in bags or bundles that is not degradable, or using non-degradable twine, can damage the equipment used to process the yard waste into mulch.
The City will offer collections October 5-16. Collection days will follow the street sweeping schedule. Unlike previous years, there is no requirement to pre-register for this service. Simply place bags and bundles out for collection at the curb on the day your street is cleaned. We hope you'll do your part to help the environment by participating in this recycling program.
To register or for more information, contact:
Solid Waste Hotline at 717-291-4744
Free Curbside Recycling of "Woody Yard Waste"The City of Lancaster invites residents to take advantage of the program to recycle Yard Waste that includes garden residues, leaves, grass clippings, sod, shrubbery, and tree trimmings. Collecting this material reduces the amount of waste that needs to be disposed and helps keep the cost of trash removal low for City customers. It also helps the environment because the City Parks Bureau converts this material into mulch for use in landscaping projects.
Preparing yard waste for recycling is easy. Limbs and branches should not exceed six (6) inches in diameter or four (4) feet in length. Then, use biodegradable string or twine (not nylon or wire) to tie the tree waste in bundles that weigh no more than thirty pounds. This year, for the first time, city residents can recycle smaller yard waste materials using special biodegradable 30-gallon paper bags that can be purchased for $0.75 each or three for $2.00 at the Treasurer's Office located at 39 W. Chestnut Street. Please remember that this program is intended to collect only natural organic wastes generated from residential properties. Placing litter or debris in bags or bundles that is not degradable, or using non-degradable twine, can damage the equipment used to process the yard waste into mulch.
The City will offer collections October 5-16. Collection days will follow the street sweeping schedule. Unlike previous years, there is no requirement to pre-register for this service. Simply place bags and bundles out for collection at the curb on the day your street is cleaned. We hope you'll do your part to help the environment by participating in this recycling program.
To register or for more information, contact:
Solid Waste Hotline at 717-291-4744
It's about time the city catch up to the other municipalities in the county with regard to yard waste.
QUOTE (Hope @ Sep 27 2009, 12:28 PM)
It's about time the city catch up to the other municipalities in the county with regard to yard waste.
I always liked the later pick up dates because my previous back yards had a ton of leaves and yard waste. I couldn't do it all in a weekend. It gave me time to get everything done but you do make a good point. Why are they always later than the other municipalities?
QUOTE (Hope @ Sep 27 2009, 01:28 PM)
It's about time the city catch up to the other municipalities in the county with regard to yard waste.
They've been doing it for years. I always get a flyer in the mail about it. They might not have announced it as much as surrounding townships though. I usually tell all my neighbors to drop theirs off at my back door so I can compost it for mulch for my garden.
QUOTE (gardenguy @ Sep 27 2009, 01:02 PM)
They've been doing it for years. I always get a flyer in the mail about it.
I wonder if they send them to every homeowner in Lancaster City. I have owned a total of four homes and I don't remember getting a flyer. I always caught wind of it from other people here in the city and now at Lancasteronline, lol. Hmmm
QUOTE (Bigmaclender2 @ Sep 27 2009, 01:14 PM)
I wonder if they send them to every homeowner in Lancaster City. I have owned a total of four homes and I don't remember getting a flyer. I always caught wind of it from other people here in the city and now at Lancasteronline, lol. Hmmm
no clue and I didn't get a flyer this year. They should advertise it more.
QUOTE (gardenguy @ Sep 27 2009, 01:22 PM)
no clue and I didn't get a flyer this year. They should advertise it more.
I agree. Of course if they notify everyone they may not be able to handle the amount they receive, lol. Who knows.
QUOTE (Bigmaclender2 @ Sep 27 2009, 01:33 PM)
I agree. Of course if they notify everyone they may not be able to handle the amount they receive, lol. Who knows.
hmmm......methinks I'm gonna revisit the how to make Lancaster cool survey again.
QUOTE (gardenguy @ Sep 27 2009, 02:47 PM)
hmmm......methinks I'm gonna revisit the how to make Lancaster cool survey again.
LOL LOL LOL -you crack me up!
QUOTE (Bigmaclender2 @ Sep 27 2009, 12:56 PM)
I always liked the later pick up dates because my previous back yards had a ton of leaves and yard waste. I couldn't do it all in a weekend. It gave me time to get everything done but you do make a good point. Why are they always later than the other municipalities?
They aren't later, actually they are a little early. If you notice, most trees still have their leaves which makes the pick up less than optimum. Many twps have collection dates into December. I was referring to the fact that other municipalities have very well advertised and orchestrated programs.
QUOTE (gardenguy @ Sep 27 2009, 01:02 PM)
They've been doing it for years. I always get a flyer in the mail about it. They might not have announced it as much as surrounding townships though. I usually tell all my neighbors to drop theirs off at my back door so I can compost it for mulch for my garden.
They should have been doing it since 1990 when Act 101 was enacted by DEP. I'm just glad to see that more people know about it even though it isn't very well advertised.
QUOTE (Hope @ Sep 27 2009, 06:17 PM)
They aren't later, actually they are a little early. If you notice, most trees still have their leaves which makes the pick up less than optimum. Many twps have collection dates into December. I was referring to the fact that other municipalities have very well advertised and orchestrated programs.
Thanks for the clarification, Hope!
cool! glad they are doing this. My backyard has been subject to a number of large branches falling in the past few months, and as a newer resident to the city and a renter I was never sure where the branches could go... :-)
I have about 10 large branches in a pile in my backyard - to big for composting, but now I can rid of them!
I have about 10 large branches in a pile in my backyard - to big for composting, but now I can rid of them!
QUOTE (jtredd @ Sep 29 2009, 04:49 PM)
cool! glad they are doing this. My backyard has been subject to a number of large branches falling in the past few months, and as a newer resident to the city and a renter I was never sure where the branches could go... :-)
I have about 10 large branches in a pile in my backyard - to big for composting, but now I can rid of them!
I have about 10 large branches in a pile in my backyard - to big for composting, but now I can rid of them!
If you are on the east side of town and your branches aren't larger than 2 inches, pm me and you can drop them off and I'll chip them.
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