Use pesticides and herbicides sparingly. Leave a buffer zone along shorelines. Limit areas with exposed soil. Properly dispose of toxins such as engine oil to keep them out of storm drains. A healthy lawn protects Bloomington's lakes, ponds, wetlands and streams.
Thick grass prevents soil erosion and absorbs water.
And by soaking up rain, lawns decrease the amount of pollutants washing into storm sewers. Fall is the best time of year to control weeds and enrich your lawn with a low-phosphorus fertilizer. See article below. The Hennepin County Problem Waste Drop-Off Center in Bloomington accepts hazardous and special waste from small businesses and organizations for a nominal fee. All types of hazardous waste, latex paint and batteries are collected.