 In Fort Worth, brush, grass, and leaves are collected separately from garbage and bulk to keep them out of the landfill. Instead, yard waste comes here, where it's turned into landscape mulch. Putting mulch in flower beds and around trees helps conserve water, prevent weeds, provide nutrients, and protect plants from summer heat and winter freezes. You can even pick up some of this free mulch at all Fort Worth drop-off stations and the Rolling Hills Tree Farm. Just bring your own container. But nobody wants dirty mulch. Trash can make mulch unusable and more expensive to process. So please, don't put plastic bags, cups, or other trash in yard bags, yard carts, or brush piles. Keep it clean. Learn more about getting rid of yard waste and where to get that free mulch at FortWorthTexas.gov.