After the grace period, the city will not collect yard waste in plastic bags.

Application of composted yard waste has also been used as a way of controlling pests.

Most colonies spread to neighboring natural areas from intentional plantings, or by the dumping of yard waste that includes discarded rhizomes.

Dryer, stackable substrates, such as food and yard waste, are suitable for digestion in tunnel-like chambers.

The city has a successful recycling program with separate pickups for garbage, yard waste and recycling.