Snow Today, Mulch Tomorrow

BY THE CITY OF FALLS CHURCH COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE

Due to budget constraints, leaf mulch delivery has been discontinued by the City of Falls Church. However, beginning in early February, free double-ground leaf mulch will be available for pickup at the Recycling Center (217 Gordon Road). Bring your own container and pitch fork or shovel.

The leaf mulch is produced from leaves that were vacuumed from City streets in the fall.

The leaf mulch program accomplishes two important goals:

• It saves tax dollars. Every fall, Department of Environmental Services Operations Staff vacuum approximately 5,000 cubic yards of leaves from the curb. It is far less expensive to recycle the leaves into mulch and offer it back to residents than it is to haul the leaves away and pay to dispose of them.
• It brings life back to soil. Adding leaf mulch to your soil will naturally turn clay-rich soil into nutrient-rich soil that is healthier for your trees and plants- with zero waste in the process.

For more information about the leaf mulch program, call the Environmental Programs Specialist at 703-248-5176 (TTY 711) or visit http://tinyurl.com/ycpvsf2.