Sustainable yard waste management keeps leaves, grass clippings, branches, and other organic debris out of landfills by directing them toward composting, mulching, or other recovery processes. Diverting organic material can reduce landfill methane generation, preserve disposal capacity, and recover useful resources. Proper sorting is essential because plastics and other contaminants can interfere with processing and reduce the quality of finished compost or mulch.

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