How to dispose of green waste?

Green waste, such as dead leaves, hedge trimmings, grass clippings, and branches from pruning, is a common gardening activity. But when this waste accumulates, how can you dispose of it efficiently, environmentally friendly, and legally? Here are several solutions for managing this waste while preserving your garden.

1. Composting: an ecological and useful solution for small volumes

Composting your green waste is a great option. This natural method involves transforming plant residue (grass clippings, branches, dead leaves, etc.) into natural fertilizer. You can mix your garden waste with household organic waste to enrich your compost and reduce your daily waste.

Composting has many benefits for your garden:

• It promotes plant growth through natural fertilizing elements.
• It improves soil structure by promoting aeration and water retention.
• It allows you to recycle green waste while reducing your environmental impact.

In practice, it is advisable to add dry materials such as branches and dead leaves to wet waste such as grass cuttings. This balanced mixture will facilitate decomposition and ensure better quality compost.

2. Shredding green waste: to give plants a second life

Shredding involves reducing your green waste, particularly branches and pruning residue, into small pieces. Once shredded, this waste can be used as mulch or added to compost to improve aeration and compost quality.

Mulching allows you to cover the soil in your garden with shredded plant debris. This process has several benefits:

• It protects the soil from extreme temperatures and reduces the need for watering.
• It prevents weed growth without the use of chemicals.
• It promotes the development of microorganisms that improve soil fertility.

If you have a large volume of green waste, our service can assist you with shredding, mulching, or adding it to compost. These services save time and avoid trips to the recycling center, and are eligible for tax benefits such as CESU (Universal Employment Service Check) or tax credits.

3. The removal and supervised composting of green waste

When the amount of green waste is too large, it may be necessary to call in professionals for home removal. They will collect your waste and transport it to a recycling center where it can be transformed into compost or energy.

It's important to note that burning your green waste in the open air is strictly prohibited in France, as it causes significant pollution and poses a risk to public health and safety (fires). Any violation of this rule can result in a fine of up to €450.

4. Why choose professionals for green waste removal?

Entrusting the management of your green waste to a professional has several advantages:

• You save time and avoid physical effort.
• You avoid fines by complying with the legislation.
• You can benefit from services such as home shredding , which recycles your green waste while helping to reduce the volumes to be processed by local authorities.

Specialized companies offer customized solutions. For example, you can decide to reuse your green waste as mulch to fertilize your plants.

Conclusion: Simple and ecological solutions

Whether you choose composting, mulching, or professional removal, there are many solutions for disposing of your green waste responsibly. By using specialized services, you gain peace of mind while helping to preserve the environment and reduce your waste.

If you want to lighten the load of these tasks while enjoying a clean and well-maintained garden, we are at your disposal to take care of your green space, in compliance with the law.