Yakima Giving Away Biodegradable Bags for Leaves

The city of Yakima is giving away leaf bags until supplies run out.

You can get the bags at the Public Works complex at 2301 Fruitvale Boulevard. The biodegradable bags can be picked up between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. About 40,000 bags will be given away. People who pick up bags will need to provide proof of city of Yakima residency.

But there's an even better option than tossing leaves in yard waste carts or bagging them: Use them for mulch or compost. That way leaves are put to good use and do not take up valuable space in landfills.

Crews will begin picking up the biodegradable bags filled with leaves on Nov. 3.