Remove Invasives

• Remove of invasives from common areas, compost areas, or row fences.

• Do not use a weed wacker or similar which will spread invasives.

• If you can access the plant’s roots:  Use a pitchfork to gently lift the roots without breaking them. Shake off the soil, place the roots in a plastic bag, and toss them in the trash.

• If the plant is in a fenceline or its roots are inaccessible: Use clippers to remove as much of the plant material as possible, cutting the stems all the way to the ground. Put the cuttings in a plastic bag and dispose of them in the trash.

• Remove invasives incorrectly deposited in the compost piles: Focus on the open windrow where deposits are actively being accepted (usually the greenest content) and help remove obvious invasives like bindweed, porcelain berry, climbing nightshade, etc. Place the removed content in the dumpster/roll-cart (ideally in a garbage bag).

• For visuals and detailed information, including a calendar of when to remove these + other invasive species and how to manage them, check out our Invasive Species Guides.