5 bags of yard waste contain enough phosphorus to produce up to 500 lbs. of algae in local lakes. Leaves left in the curb and gutter are washed into stormdrains when it rains where they make it to local lakes. Follow the link to learn more...
5 bags of yard waste contain enough phosphorus to produce up to 500 lbs. of algae in local lakes. Leaves left in the curb and gutter are washed into stormdrains during rain events. From there they make it to local lakes or can clog drains and cause street flooding.