Residents in Southlake, Texas, like to see grass clippings raked out of their large plush lawns.
A ban on curb-side collections is being considered. The plan entails leaving the clippings on the yard to decompose rather than adding them to the landfill.
Some homeowners, such as Pauline Moreno, hope it doesn't go through.
"It's more practical just as a homeowner to be able to dispose of it," she said. "I hope they give us good options to dispose of it either that or get the landscapers to dispose of it and that's an extra expense to the homeowner."
Assistant city manager Alison Ortowski says the city's pursuing this green initiative to save money and the environment.
"There is some budgetary benefit but the most important thing about it is the impact on the environment," Ortowski said.
Southlake homes generate an average of 42 pounds of trash per collection. That's 68 percent more than nearby communities. Southlake residents also use 650 gallons of water per capita per day. That's nearly five times the state average. And most of the water is used on lawns. So the city wants to reduce the impact on the environment.
"Grasscycling is basically a process of mowing your yard in such a way that as you mow the grass clippings are continuing to be cut and mulched as you mow around the yard," Ortowski added.
Arlington and Grand Prairie have similar bans. And while some homeowners have gotten used to leaving grass clippings on their yards other's don't like it.
"It's dying look how it looks it was green when we first moved in the house," said Gjulgjan Kohnic of Arlington.
The city council will take up the matter next month.