THE DO'S AND DONT'S OF YARD WASTE IN ST. JOHNS COUNTY
Many residents are often confused or incorrect about how to properly leave yard waste out for Thursday curbside collection. The County and Republic Services have recently published information to help which you can view by clicking HERE or by using the link on the Helpful Links page of the website.
Yard waste that can not be placed as indicated, such as a whole tree, requires special attention and collection, and a fee can be imposed for this collection. Contact Republic Services with any questions or for special pickups. When hiring contractors to trim trees, shrubs, palms, etc., keep possible collection prep efforts and fees in mind, and consider choosing a contractor who will remove the debris as part of their service.
CONSERVATION AND DRAINAGE EASEMENTS
If you are new to the neighborhood or are just not aware, please note that the preserve areas around our neighborhood are almost all protected under conservation or drainage easements, granted to SML through permits with the State of Florida and the Army Corps of Engineers. Activity in these areas is SEVERELY RESTRICTED and enforceable BY LAW, as well as by the HOA through the Covenants & Restrictions. The bottom line is....Don't touch. That includes the DUMPING OF ANY STORM DEBRIS or yard clippings.
No cutting, clearing, planting, dumping, building, mulching, etc., may occur in these areas. The areas are to remain COMPLETELY natural and unaltered.
Preserve branches that grow over or fall into your usable property can be cut back and removed by you to the property line, but no further. If a tree in the preserve area appears damaged, diseased, or has died and poses a threat to your property, please contact Marsh Landing Management to request a review and take-down.
When in doubt about an area that borders your property, consult your appraisal/plot survey. The easement areas are noted. Thank you for taking time to understand our obligations with regards to these important and protected areas.
ASSOCIATION DUES - DUE JANUARY 1 & JULY 1 - PAY ON TIME - AVOID LATE FEES, COSTLY INTEREST & COLLECTION FEES
