Cleaning Up Pine Needles and Yard Waste

Pine Needles in Trash Cans

Living in a Mountain Community comes with many benefits, including the amazing views and fresh air. However, one downside is the amount of pine needles and debris that falls from the trees. This can create a serious fire hazard if it’s not cleaned up on a regular basis. The best time to clean this up is during the summer months when the weather is mild. Each owner is responsible for cleaning up the property around their own trailer. All debris needs to be collected and brought to the local dump for proper disposal and recycling.

Clean up pine needles and debris on a regular basis

Assuming you have a small yard around your trailer, the best way to clean up pine needles is to rake them into a pile and then bag them up. You can then take the bagged pine needles to the local dump for proper disposal. If you have a larger yard, you may need to use a lawn mower to collect the pine needles. Be sure to bag the pine needles after you mow so you can dispose of them properly.

The best time to clean this up is during the summer months

It’s important to clean up pine needles and debris because they can be a fire hazard. If there’s a lot of debris around your trailer, it could catch fire and spread quickly. The summer months are especially dangerous because that’s when wildfires are most common.

Each owner is responsible for cleaning up around their own trailer

Each owner in the mountain community is responsible for clearing the pine needles and debris from their own property. This helps to prevent fires from spreading and keeps everyone safe. If you see someone who isn’t cleaning up their property, please remind them of the importance of fire safety. Thanks for helping to keep our community safe!

All debris needs to be brought to the dump for proper disposal

The Idyllwild transfer station is a facility where residents can drop off waste and recycling. The transfer station is open Thursday through Monday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. and closed on Tuesday & Wednesday.  The following items can be recycled at the Idyllwild transfer station: aluminum cans, glass bottles, plastic bottles, cardboard, paper, general trash and yard waste.