Material A
Wood. Most lawn chips are temporary and for the purpose of fertilizing soil. [1]
Disposal: Mulch made of reused or new wood can be placed in the recycling bin. [2]
Material B
Plastic. Some forms of mulch are purely decorative, such as those made of plastic. [3]
Disposal: Plastic mulch cannot be recycled and needs to be placed in the garbage bin. [4]
Best Alternative
Plastic mulch is purely for decorative purposes. Wooden mulch is a cheaper, cleaner and more productive alternative as it not only provides a decorative look to soil, it also helps to fertilize it. These chips eventually degrade and the remainder can be recycled.
- ↑ https://www.homedepot.ca/en/home/categories/outdoors/lawn-and-garden-centre/landscaping/mulch.html
- ↑ https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/recycling-organics-garbage/waste-wizard/
- ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plastic_mulch
- ↑ https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/recycling-organics-garbage/waste-wizard/