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How can yard waste cause problems?
In the autumn, the leaves fall from the trees. In the summer, there are grass clippings from mowing the lawn. In the spring, weeding the garden produces a lot of waste. In the winter, ice storms bring down tree limbs.
Do you know what to do with this yard waste?
There are many ways to dispose of yard waste but dumping it down storm drains or in creeks is never an option.
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Curbside pickup is a great way to dipose
of yard debris. Remember, though, don't
block gutters and storm drains. Storm
water needs a place to drain.
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DISPOSAL TIPS
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County and each of the Towns have Water Quality Ordinances that prohibit the placement or disposal of leaves, dead plants or other yard waste in or near creeks and storm drains. Fines are as follows:
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City of Charlotte - $1,000 per day
Davidson - Maximum fine of $5,000 per day
Matthews - Maximum fine of $1,000 per day for first violation
- Maximum fine of $2,000 per day for second violation
- Maximum fine of $3,000 per day for third violation
- Total maximum fine of $25,000 per day
Unincorporated Mecklenburg County, Huntersville, Pineville, Cornelius and Mint Hill - Maximum fine of $10,000 per day
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