Cut backs force the stopping of yard waste pick up

A Yard Full of Yellow, a Moonjazz Photo Poem, originally uploaded by moonjazz.

Just saw this article on wcpo.com - it looks like they'll still pick up yard waste, but it will be going on the same trucks as the trash. Come fall time, its going to be a bit of a mess though! I'm glad i dont have a large lawn to do yard work in....

Cincinnati Eliminating Yard Waste Pickup
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Last Update: 8/18 5:09 pm

This Friday will be the last day for yard waste pickup in the City of Cincinnati.
Crews will no longer separately pick up yard waste and trash, but will if it's mixed together.
Officials are asking that residents learn to compost with the waste or chop it to use for mulch.
With the City of Cincinnati facing a $28 million deficit, the decision to stop yard waste collection was made by City Manager Milton Dohoney.

It's not clear how much money dropping the service will save.

The yard waste can be taken to four drop-off sites throughout the county.