Scarsdale Leaf Mulching and Handling Survey
The Village Board is considering a resolution to change the current Fall Leaf Collection Program of vacuuming loose leaves placed curbside. Starting in 2015, the modified program would still allow for curbside collection by the Village but would require leaves placed at the curb to be in biodegradable paper bags. Leaves collected on residential properties could also be brought directly to the Village's Leaf Transfer Station at no charge or to an alternate location outside of Scarsdale. Residents also have the option of mulching leaves on their property, thereby eliminating the need to bag or haul them elsewhere.

Changes to the Leaf Collection Program are being contemplated partially to mitigate costs (the Fall Leaf Collection Program in 2013 cost almost $800,000) but more importantly to encourage the environmentally beneficial practice of leaf mulching. Leaf mulching simply involves mowing over leaves and shredding them into small pieces. The shredded leaves are quickly absorbed in the lawn, providing natural nutrients, oxygen and moisture to the soil. Leaf-mulched lawns need less fertilizer and less watering. Mulch mowing can be done by both homeowners with small mowers or by commercial landscapers. Special blades are available which are specifically designed for mulching. For more information about leaf mulching, please visit www.leleny.org

In conjunction with the Village Board’s initiative, the Village of Scarsdale Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) is surveying Scarsdale residents for their feedback on the proposed changes and on the option of leaf mulching.

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1. Are you familiar with the technique of mowing leaves back into your lawn, referred to as “leaf mulching”? *
2. Who is currently responsible for the handling/collection/disposal of fall leaves on your property? *
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3. How do you currently dispose of your fall leaves? *
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4. If the Village changes the current municipal Fall Leaf Collection Program to require that leaves left on the curb be bagged, which alternative below best describes how you or you landscaper would handle your fall leaves? *
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5.  Are you comfortable discussing the concept of leaf mulching with your landscaper? *
6. Are you comfortable referring your landscaper to educational programs and resources provided by the Village regarding leaf mulching? *
Videos, workshops, printed material, local demonstrations and other online resources are available in both English and Spanish.
7. Are you aware that leaves and grass are currently mulched on-site at all school and Village properties? *
Leaves at Village and school properties have been mulched for the last several years.
8. What questions do you have about leaf mulching? *
9. Are you interested in participating in a leaf mulching pilot program? If yes, please leave your contact information.
Email or telephone. We will not use this for any purpose other than to contact you.
10. What size is your property?
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11. Tell us how many leaves fall on your lawn?
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