C7: Reduce Yard Trimming Waste Through Native Landscaping or Xeriscaping

INTENT

To prevent or reduce the amount of green waste generated at the facility.

REQUIREMENTS

Install plants or use landscaping techniques that require little to no trimming and disposal of waste material.

POTENTIAL STRATEGIES

Facility can consult with a landscape architect, landscape designer and/or landscape service providers to identify opportunities to implement appropriate native or xeriscape plantings. Favor plants that require little to no irrigation.

SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION

• Narrative describing plants or landscaping techniques that require little to no trimming and disposal of waste material
• Documentation (such as photographs) showing the landscape at the facility

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