Call the business before transporting the oil for disposal. Apply the right amount of fertilizer to your lawn. Soil testing kits that measure nutrients and pH levels are available through your local nursery. Avoid applying fertilizers before a heavy rainstorm that will cause nutrients to wash away before they are absorbed into the soil. Keep your mowing height at 3 inches.
Taller grass holds more water, requires less irrigation, and helps to shade out weeds.
Prevent grass clippings from entering the sewer by leaving them on the lawn. Clean up pet wastes to prevent nutrients and bacteria from entering the sewer system. Remember, Village Ordinance prohibits dog owners from allowing their pets to defecate on public streets, sidewalks, or parks unless the waste is completely and immediately removed. Wash your car with a no-phosphate detergent. Better yet, take your car to a local car wash where the water is recycled.