Disposing of Pine Needles and Pine Cones (Yard Trash) - Ask Extension
I have raked up a LOT of pine needles and pine cones from my yard in Jefferson County. How can I dispose of this? If I use bags, this will mean fill...
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Disposing of Pine Needles and Pine Cones (Yard Trash) #623469
Asked April 12, 2020, 4:57 PM EDT
I have raked up a LOT of pine needles and pine cones from my yard in Jefferson County. How can I dispose of this? If I use bags, this will mean filling over 140 plastic bags which sit in the landfill for many years. We have a burn ban in Jeffco. Any suggestions?
Thank you very much
Jan
Jefferson County Colorado
Expert Response
Dry pine needles can be a fire hazard, and so recommendations might depend a bit on where you are located in Jefferson County. Pine needles can be used as an effective mulch, and some* of the needles could be mixed in with compost. These are my two best suggestions for how to dispose of your pine needles.
More information on mulch here: https://extension.colostate.edu/docs/pubs/garden/07214.pdf
More information on composting pine needles: https://elpaso.extension.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/44/2019/08/August-10-2019-Pine-Needle-Myths.pdf
More information on mulch here: https://extension.colostate.edu/docs/pubs/garden/07214.pdf
More information on composting pine needles: https://elpaso.extension.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/44/2019/08/August-10-2019-Pine-Needle-Myths.pdf
