'Costs us tax dollars': Manitowoc officials say it is illegal to deposit grass clippings in city streets

MANITOWOC, Wis. (WFRV) - As people begin yardwork for the summer, officials in Manitowoc are reminding residents of laws concerning grass clippings in the street.

According to the release, it is unlawful to place grass clippings in city streets, as well as other types of yard waste. Residents are asked to direct the blowers away from the street while mowing the lawn, and clean up any clippings that do get onto the road.

Doing so is important, officials said, as properly disposing yard debris helps reduce storm water pollution.

"When debris enters the storm sewer inlets, it becomes wet and quickly decomposes adding unnecessary nutrients to our storm water system, which ultimately discharges to our streams, river and the lake," the release said.

The excessive nutrients that arise cause a