Burning yard waste may seem like the easiest way to get rid of it, but it's not the most environmentally friendly option. Burning releases harmful pollutants into the air and contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Plus, it's not very efficient - much of the waste doesn't actually get burned and ends up as ash. Fortunately, there are better options available: wood chippers and mulchers. In this blog, we'll explore the benefits of using these machines to dispose of yard waste.
What is a Wood Chipper?
A wood chipper is a machine that breaks down larger pieces of wood into smaller chips. The machine has a hopper where you can feed branches, logs, and other yard waste, which then gets fed into a spinning blade that chops the material into smaller pieces. The resulting chips can be used for mulch, compost, or fuel.
What is a mulcher?
A mulcher, also known as a shredder, breaks down smaller pieces of wood and other organic material into a fine, uniform mulch. The machine uses multiple blades or hammers to shred the material into small pieces, which are then forced through a screen to create a consistent size.
Benefits of Wood Chippers and Mulchers
Reduce Waste
One of the biggest benefits of using a wood chipper or mulcher is that it helps reduce waste. Instead of burning or throwing away yard waste, you can use it to create mulch or compost, which can then be used to nourish your garden or landscape. This not only saves you money, but it also helps reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills.
Environmentally Friendly
Using a wood chipper or mulcher is a much more environmentally friendly option than burning yard waste. Burning releases harmful pollutants into the air and contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Using a wood chipper or mulcher reduces the amount of waste that goes to landfills, and it also helps nourish your soil instead of damaging it.
Save Time and Money
Using a wood chipper or mulcher can also save you time and money. Instead of having to haul yard waste to the landfill or pay for disposal services, you can use the resulting mulch or compost in your garden or landscape. This not only saves you money on disposal fees, but it also saves you time by reducing the amount of waste you need to deal with.
Improve Your Garden or Landscape?
Using the resulting mulch or compost from a wood chipper or mulcher can also improve the health and beauty of your garden or landscape. Mulch helps retain moisture in the soil, reduces weed growth, and protects plant roots from extreme temperatures. Compost adds nutrients to the soil, which helps plants grow and thrive.
Need assistance?
Contact our friendly team at Chipstar Australia, we supply and distribute an impressive range of high quality wood chippers and mulchers. You can call us on 03 9761 4486 and we’d be happy to answer all your questions. See our range.