Yard waste disposal isn’t typically a big deal. That’s because most of the time, it’s merely grass clippings and odds and ends. But, when it comes to bigger stuff, the whole thing changes immensely. In other words, uprooting shrubs and cutting down branches or falling a tree means the whole process changes profoundly. Read on to learn more about yard waste disposal.
Yard Waste Hauling Safety Statistics
If you think yard work and landscaping isn’t very dangerous, you might be surprised to learn that an average of 13.3 per 100,000 groundskeeping crew members die each year as a result from injuries doing their work, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And, it’s not just the commercial realm these tragedies are limited to. About 17,000 children are injured in lawn mower incidents every year, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
People have different strategies for dealing with leaves and trimmings. Some choose simply to pay the expenses by using large bagging mowers and power chippers or hauling clippings away. Others choose to spend more effort than money, by mowing frequently in fall to shred leaves, or managing compost bins. Still others chooses to avoid practices known to create yard waste – excess fertilizing that produces excess lawn growth, for example, or landscaping with large or disease-prone trees and shrubs. --U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Yard work often results in small bruises and cuts but also causes severe lacerations, broken bones, and even death. Because many of the tools we use are so common, we don’t really think about how many dangers these things actually pose. But, these can easily cause bodily injury and property damage. So, this is why it is so important to know how to properly handle tools.
Yard Waste Disposal Guide
You’ve got to do it right or you’ll only create additional work. Here are some helpful yard waste disposal tips you can use:
- Keep tools organized. Tools serve different purposes and since we handle them regularly, we forget what they can do if mishandled. For instance, a leaf rake left on the ground is a tripping hazard. A chainsaw or lawnmower is even more dangerous. Keep tool well-organized and always be aware of where they are located when doing any yard cleanup or work.
- Separate the waste. Place grass clippings and leaves together, but keep tree branches separate. This limits the wait and makes moving it easier. Not to mention the fact that if you stuff hardscaping materials inside, it’s going to be quite difficult to manage. And, it might even cause you a fine.
- Keep pets and children inside. Pets and children are curious creatures and some tools and materials might prove all too tempting. For this reason and more, it’s a good policy to always keep kids and pets inside. They can watch out a window but only adults should be allowed to work outside.
For help with yard waste disposal and other junk removal, just phone 800-433-1094 or visit AAA Rousse Services.