Use a mulching mower to cut grass into smaller pieces, thereby allowing the clippings to decompose faster. Regular mowers can be retrofit with mulching blades to further cut new equipment costs. Composting leaves and branches along with grass trimmings and other organic matter will create a high-nutrient soil additive used for landscaping. Use compost as a topsoil amendment or request that your landscaper use it. High quality compost could be sold as mulch, potting soil or a soil amendment to cover groundskeeping costs.
Offices Maintain a worm bin as an in-house group project.
Worms will eat leftover organic vegetative waste from lunch. Small bins are relatively easy to care for and bring youthful fun into the office atmosphere. DEQ Online is the official web site for the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. If you have questions or comments about the web site contact DEQ's webmaster .