Mowing? Remember To Keep Your Clippings Off The Roads In Evansville
When mowing your lawn, it's common courtesy to dispose of your grass clippings properly, but is it illegal to leave them in the road?
Grass Clippings on the Road Can Be Dangerous
When it comes to mowing your grass, I've always known to blow my grass clippings back into my yard because if you leave them on the street, it can cause a serious hazard for motorcycles. According to Lawnstarter.com, grass clippings on the road are so dangerous for motorcycles because the grass is about 85% water and will stick to the road. When a bike hits the grass, it's almost like hitting a sheet of ice.
However, safety measures aside, it just looks messy to leave them behind, and it could cost you if you're caught leaving them in the road within Evansville city limits.
City of Evansville Municipal Code on Grass Clippings
Safety issues for motorcycle riders aside, grass clippings in the road can also cause a major headache for our local storm drains. Grass clippings can clog storm sewers and even prevent water from draining properly. It is a violation of Evansville's Municipal Code not to clean up your grass clippings after mowing.
Sidenote, please wear closed-toe shoes when mowing... It's not illegal or against our city's code, but for safety reasons, you should wear tennis shoes.
Evansville Water Sewer and Utility took to Facebook to remind citizens of Evansville that grass clippings left in the street can be considered "illicit discharge" and can result in fines.
Here is what the City of Evansville has to say on this matter:
The City Engineer's Office is reminding residents to blow or sweep grass clippings towards properties and not onto city streets.
Grass clippings can get into storm sewers and cause clogs that prevent surface waters from draining properly. Clippings can also create a hazard to motorists, especially motorcycles, by reducing surface traction.
Leaving them on the street is a violation per the Evansville Municipal Code and is subject to fines.
To report, please contact Storm Water Coordinator Karan Barnhill at kbarnhill@evansville.in.gov or call 812-436-4977. or fill out the new ONLINE Form
So clean up after yourself, your sewers and neighbors will thank you, and you won't have to worry about spending your hard-earned money on a fine for violating a Municipal Code.
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