The Recycling Authority

Member Communities: Farmington, Farmington Hills, Novi,
Southfield, South Lyon, Walled Lake and Wixom

Select and "Earth Friendly" fertilizer. Look for the bright green stickers that indicate fertilizers that have slow-release nitrogen and low or no phosphorus. These fertilizers promote steady, uniform growth and are better for the environment.





Don't over fertilize. Measure your lawn and only apply as much fertilizer as recommended on the bag.





Sweep up any fertilizer that falls onto the sidewalk and driveway. Otherwise, it will wash away into storm drains and directly into our local streams and rivers.





Don't fertilize before a big rain. Again, most of the fertilizer will wash away and end up causing algal blooms in the rivers.





Avoid "weed and feeds". These add unnecessary herbicides to your lawn.





Fertilize in the fall to promote deep root growth.