Do the Right Thing: Gibraltar Officials Say Keep Grass Clippings Out Streets

Do the right thing: Gibraltar officials say keep grass clippings out streets

When residents do lawn work, the style of cut and design gets all the attention, not the blades of  grass that often land in the streets. Officials in Gibraltar said people who think it’s OK to blow their grass into the street to clear sidewalks and driveways need to think again. While it might seem harmless, city officials said it actually can cause localized flooding, create slippery, dangerous conditions for cyclists and motorcyclists, and ev…

New Iberia Passes $500 Fine for Blowing Grass Clippings In Street

New Iberia's new ordinance means that residents could face a $500 fine for blowing grass and yard clippings into public streets, sidewalks, or storm drains.