Unlawful to Deposit Grass Clippings in City Streets 

The City of Manitowoc is asking residents to keep all grass clippings or other yard waste out of the City streets and alleys.   When mowing your lawn please direct the blower away from the street and clean up any grass clippings that make it there.

Proper disposal of your yard debris is a simple yet significant way to help reduce storm water pollution.  When debris enters the storm sewer inlets, it becomes wet and quickly decomposes adding unnecessary nutrients to our storm water system, which ultimately discharges to our streams, river and the lake.  These excessive nutrients reduce the clarity, and the quality of the waters we all enjoy.  

Not only does this activity have a degrading effect on our water quality, but it also costs us tax dollars. Grass that is picked up by the street sweepers needs to be sent to the landfill.  Grass clippings, leaves, sediment and other debris can plug the storm pipes and can cause flooding. 

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