yard waste

Ann Arbor residents are being reminded that, beginning June 1st, the gas-powered leaf blowers will need to stay in the garage when they are doing yard work. We hear more from WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert.

Next week is the last week for curbside compost pick-up for the City of Ann Arbor. However, there will be three pick-up weeks during the winter. WEMU’s Josh Hakala has some tips for wintertime composting.

It's about that time of year where you'll begin to see people burning leaves, wood, and plant debris where it's allowed in the community. It creates both air and water pollution and impacts the health of our waterways. Add in the issue of fertilizer and phosphorous runoff, and the environmental and ecological impacts add up. WEMU's David Fair discussed the significance of the problem and what's being done about it with Lauren Koloski from the Office of the Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner.

Spring is in the air, and it's tempting to clean up the yard. Yet, starting too early, or cleaning too thoroughly, can be devastating to our pollinators,…

Ann Arbor’s curbside collection of compostable materials resumed this week. WEMU’s Heather Irvine reports.Yard bags and compost carts can be placed at the…

The City of Ann Arbor will reopen its compost facility this Saturday on Platt Road for drop-off and sales. Residents will once again be able to drop off…

Yard waste pickup in Ann Arbor is changing due to the coronavirus pandemic. Only compost that's been placed in a cart will be picked up as a means to…

It's that time of year where leaves fall to the ground. What is the best way to dispose of such yard waste? In this week's "Issues of the Environment,"…

Republican state lawmakers are racing to repeal Michigan's ban on yard waste going to landfills. David talks to Jeff Irwin this week, a member of the…