FALL CLEAN UP TIPS
DO: Reduce or discontinue use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides and herbicides. Consider natural or slow-release alternatives instead that feed plants slowly and evenly over the growing season. No matter the treatment, always apply as directed and avoid overuse. 
DON'T: Unnecessarily treat your lawn with multiple treatments of nutrient-heavy fertilizers. 
DO: Dispose of grass clippings properly, or better yet leave the clippings on your lawn to release nutrients back into the soil. Be mindful of topsoil and sediment running off during landscaping or construction projects. 
DO: Take a moment to sweep or rake leaves and branches out of the street in front of your house. 
DON'T: Left in the street, they can clog storm drains, contributing to localized flooding. When washed into nearby lakes, rivers and streams via storm drains or ditches, the leaves become a major source of phosphorus, the nutrient that allows algae to bloom in the summer. 
DO: Dispose of leaves by composting them in your yard or bring them to the city's compost facility. 
DON'T: Put leaves and yard waste in the regular garbage, and never dump them in wetlands or buffer areas, next to ponds, or rear yard ditches - it's illegal. 
Consider reducing your workload by using a mulching lawn mower to mulch leaves into your yard. It is less time intensive than raking and the shredded leaves act as a natural fertilizer during the fall. 

KEEP GRASS CLIPPINGS OUT OF THE STREET 
Mowing or blowing grass clippings in the street is a violation of Albertville City Code Section 5-1-5. Clippings are a public nuisance that obstruct the free flow of water in the natural waterway, public street drain, storm sewer, in the natural waterway, public street drain, storm sewer, gutter, or ditch. 
Yard waste may be brought to the compost. The compost site is located north of County Road 37 as you head east to Otsego. Turn left on Maciver Avenue NE from County Road 37 until you reach the compost sign and gravel road, turn left. 
You may bring grass clippings, leaves, mulch, flowers, weeds, sod, and garden waste. Bags must be removed when dumping these items. Small trees less than 3" in diameter, branches, brush, bushes and other natural wood products are also accepted. 

Compost Site Hours: 
April: Mon-Fri 2-6pm Sat-Sun 10am-4pm 
May-October: Mon-Fri 3-8pm Sat-Sun 10am-4pm 
November: Mon-Fri 3-6pm Sat-Sun 10am-4pm 
Please note: compost site will close after the last Saturday in November.