Rain washes leaves in the street down storm drains and ditches and into nearby lakes and streams. Even if the leaves themselves don't move, rain seeping through leaf piles and leaves crushed by car tires makes a rich "nutrient tea" that flows along the curb into the storm drains.
View our Fall Leaf Campaign Brochure.
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What's the problem with leaves? Compost leaves Use leaves in flower beds Mow or mulch leaves |
Call your municipality Raking guidelines Bagging guidelines Other resources |
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