Sound Off
I saw a neighbor use a leaf blower to blow leaves into the street, gutter and down the drainage system. Is this an acceptable manner to dispose of leaves?
Patty Ogle, storm water quality technician for the city of Lawrence, says no. According to city ordinance, it is illegal to blow or rake leaves into the street. That's because the leaves find their way to the drainage system, plugging it up and increasing the chances of flooding. It also adds excessive nutrients to streams or rivers where that water runoff flows, Ogle said. Lawrence residents do have options. Every Monday from March to mid-December, the city picks up leaves and yard waste that are put out in trash cans, cartons and compostable yard waste bags. The material is taken to the city's compost facility.
- Blog: Plans filed for restaurant/retail on South Iowa site once proposed for Olive Garden May 23, 2013 · 11 comments
- Opinion: Why gay role models matter May 23, 2013 · 8 comments
- Weekday graduations get mixed reviews from parents and families May 22, 2013 · 16 comments
- Republican tax plans would increase state revenue, analyses say May 22, 2013 · 21 comments
- City commissioner wants state to revoke nightclub's liquor license May 21, 2013 · 81 comments
- Planning Commission recommends approval of Menards store for south Lawrence May 20, 2013 · 79 comments
- Will of the people May 21, 2013 · 28 comments
- Two men face charges in Sunday morning shooting May 22, 2013 · 12 comments
- Blog: Clemson University hires KU professor to lead biology department May 22, 2013 · 3 comments
- Sound Off: Water fountains May 22, 2013 · 6 comments
- No consensus on McLemore's draft position after lottery May 23, 2013
- Hillcrest teacher honored with annual 'Bobs' Award' May 22, 2013
- 100 years ago: 'The vulturous Kaw triumped' over Billie Bob Atkinson May 23, 2013
- House Republican leaders propose 1.5 percent cut to higher education for each of next two fiscal years May 21, 2013
- KU student killed in crash on U.S. Highway 59 May 17, 2013
- Opinion: Why gay role models matter May 23, 2013
- Opinion: Wayne Selden sizes up recruits May 21, 2013
- Free State softball confident in championship chances at state May 23, 2013
- They said it ... about Tarik Black May 20, 2013
- City commissioner wants review of city's storm shelter policies in wake of Oklahoma tornado May 22, 2013
Comments
Use the comment form below to begin a discussion about this content.
Commenting has been disabled for this item.