Official City Release
Protect our storm drains by keeping grass clippings off the streets
Analysis
Overview
The city is reminding residents and lawn care companies to keep grass clippings and yard debris off streets and out of storm drains to prevent localized flooding and water quality degradation.
Environment
Insights by Role
Contractor
MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingLawn care companies are explicitly named as accountable parties in this release, creating direct citation exposure if crews discharge clippings onto streets or sidewalks. The enforcement mechanism is public complaint-driven via the MyFW app, meaning any customer or passerby can trigger a report.
Resident
MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingThe city's reminder carries an enforcement component: improper disposal of grass clippings is reportable by neighbors and subject to potential fines. Homeowners who use outside lawn care companies are not automatically insulated — the release names contractors as directly accountable alongside residents.
Source Text
Open source →Springtime is here, and with it comes warmer temperatures and abundant rains for a greener lawn. As residents gear up to maintain their yards, remember to be mindful of keeping grass clippings and other yard debris off the streets.
Why it matters: Grass clippings, leaves and other yard debris — if not properly disposed of — can accumulate after yard maintenance and potentially end up on the streets. When rainy weather occurs, yard debris can flow into storm drains, clogging the stormwater drain system and potentially leading to flooding in streets, sidewalks, lawns and even homes. As grass clippings decompose, they release phosphorus, a nutrient that can trigger algae growth and harm nearby creeks, rivers and streams. By properly disposing of grass clippings, you help protect our water — and avoid potential fines.
How you can help: If you or your lawn‑care company uses equipment — such as mowers, edgers or blowers — that discharge clippings to the side, follow these practices to help keep our streets and sidewalks clean:
Bag it. Sweep, collect and bag grass clippings and yard debris. They can be placed into brown yard bags or the green yard cart for your weekly curbside collection.
Leave it on the lawn. Grass clippings can be blown back onto the lawn, where they can be used as mulch and natural fertilizer while helping the soil retain moisture.
Compost it. Rake or blow grass clippings and leaves into a compost pile for gardens and flowerbeds.
See a violation? Report it and other issues using theMyFW app or call the City Call Center at 817-392-1234.
Learn more: For more information about grass clippings or stormwater quality, visit the Stormwater Quality webpage.
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