What are the alternatives?

Yard trimmings can be used in composting, mulching, chipping or left for

natural decomposition. Many municipal landfills and convenience centers

accept yard trimmings from residents and process them into compost and

mulch. Contact your local solid waste department for more information

or call 1-800-Cleanup or log onto www.1800cleanup.org. Also you can contact

the Department of Community Affairs, Office of Environmental Management

at 404-679-4940.

For further information about

the EPD's Open Burning Ban, contact the Air Protection Branch of the Environmental

Protection Department at 404-363-7000 or the Northwest Regional Office

at 404-362-2671. Questions about available options for handling solid

waste should be directed to the Land Protection Branch at 404-362-2537,

Additional information or burning can be obtained from your Georgia Forestry

Commission office at 770-254-7218.

Back

to News Home Page |