BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of New Rochelle, NY that the City of New Rochelle endorses a leaf and grass mulching policy and encourages all property owners and residents within the City to make optimal use of this rich organic resource by mulching grass and leaves on their own properties and help reduce the costs of unnecessary leaf and grass collection and disposal by the City.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of New Rochelle encourages all landscapers working within the City to implement leaf and grass mulching techniques on their clients’ properties.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of New Rochelle shall begin implementing these techniques on selected City properties in 2013.
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