Managing green waste to reduce weed spread - for local councils

Authors: BRS

Recycling green waste reduces the amount of waste going to landfill, which reduces landfill costs and prolongs the lifespan of the landfill. Also, when green waste breaks down in landfills, it generates methane, a major greenhouse gas. Therefore recycling green waste can help reduce landfill greenhouse gas emissions (where methane is not being captured for energy generation). Green waste can be recycled to provide valuable products such as mulch and compost. There are numerous benefits from using mulch and compost in gardens.

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