Do you know how to reduce pollution in stormwater?

How can you reduce litter in the street?

Choose reusable drink containers with water
Put recyclables and landfill into the correct bins
Put food scraps into compost or FOGO caddy
Pick up after your dog and bin it

How can you reduce chemicals going into stormwater?

Wash your car with biodegradable detergent on the lawn
Reduce the use of herbicides and pesticides on the garden
Take paint and chemicals to a designated drop off site
Only use garden sprays and chemicals when there is no rain

How can you reduce garden clippings and debris from going into stormwater?

Start a compost bin for grass and garden clippings
Use gravel or other heavy mulch near stormwater pits
If you don't have a compost bin put garden waste in your FOGO bin
Don't blow leaves into stormwater drains

How can you use more rainwater on your property and reduce stormwater?

Install a rainwater tank for watering your garden
Use a rain garden to collect water from a downpipe or tank overflow
Create a bioswale garden using native plants
Create a frog-friendly habitat
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