Sarasota County to stop collecting yard waste in plastic bags
Sarasota County is reminding residents that beginning May 1st, 2023 it will not accept yard waste in plastic bags at the curb.
Last November, The Sarasota County Commission eliminated the option to accept yard waste in plastic bags for processing at the county landfill.
Counties and Cities neighboring Sarasota have eliminated plastic bags from their yard waste collection processes. They ask residents to use paper bags or reusable containers for curbside disposal.
Between now and April 28, homes that prepare yard waste in plastic bags will receive an informational door hanger with a reminder that plastic bags will no longer be accepted as of May 1.
After May 1st, 2023, yard waste in plastic bags will be tagged and left at the curb. In order to have the materials picked up curbside, residents should place the yard waste material in paper bags, reusable containers or bundles for collection on the next regularly scheduled collection day.
Yard waste is transported from the curb to the central county landfill for processing. It goes through a volume reduction process to create mulch which is then used as daily cover for the landfill to help minimize odor, reduce windblown litter and deter birds and animals from digging at the site.
If you have questions, you can learn more here:
https://www.scgov.net/government/solid-waste/trash-and-recycling
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