Hamilton County Solid Waste Management District

Yardwaste @ Home Handbook

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The Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services' Solid Waste Management Districtcover.gif (10994 bytes) has put together a handbook that can help homeowners recycle their lawn and garden in an organic manner.

Recycling your yardwaste right at home can save you time and money while improving your lawn and the environment at the same time.

It's EASY and FREE! Just call the Yardwaste Hotline at 513-946-7755 to request a handbook. Or e-mail your name and address (including zip code) and a handbook will be mailed to you within two to three days.

Just Mow It!

You can put an end to the hassle of bagging your grass clippings - and save time and money too - with the Just Mow It! program.

  1. Composting
    By learning the basics of composting, you can recycle your yardwaste into a nutrient-rich compost that can improve your lawn and garden.
  2. Vermicomposting
    You can compost your kitchen scraps using an unlikely eating machine - worms!

  3. Organic Gardening
    Organic gardening practices can build great-looking, productive lawns and gardens using natural pest controllers and fertilizers.

  4. Projects for Children
    Your children will learn about natural processes happening right in your yard with these projects the whole family can enjoy. You can also sign up your little naturalist for Spencer's Team.

  5. Resources
    A variety of resources and experts on all of these topics are available - here's your contact list!