Where to throw dead plants?

Give a second life to your dead plants

At POUSSE, ecology and solidarity action are at the heart of our values. When it comes to getting rid of the green waste of our dear plants, we are convinced that each element can be useful. Indeed, do not dispose of your dead plants lightly, as they still have a lot to offer. In this article, find out how to give them a second life in a responsible and environmentally friendly way.

1. Compost it

Composting is an ideal solution for recovering your green plant waste. If you have a composter nearby, you already know how simple and beneficial this practice is. Green waste decomposes naturally to become compost, a real treasure for your garden.

The benefits of compost:

• Natural fertilizer: Compost is rich in mineral compounds from the transformation of green waste. By adding it to your vegetable garden, your plants will benefit from essential nutrients for their growth.
• Disease resistance: Compost provides natural micro-organisms similar to those found in potting soil, thus strengthening the health of your plants by making them more resistant to diseases.
• Economical and eco-responsible: Composting is a 100% natural and economical practice that reduces waste while nourishing the soil in an ecological way.

2. Use them as mulch: protect your plants naturally

Mulching is a complementary technique to composting which consists of using your green waste to cover your plantations during the winter period or to protect your hedges from weeds.

The benefits of mulching:

• Plant protection: A layer of mulch with a thickness of 3 to 5 cm effectively protects your plants during the winter and preserves them from damage caused by the cold.
• Improved soil structure: Mulching enriches the soil as it gradually breaks down, improving its structure and fertility.
• Water Saving: Mulch helps retain soil moisture, reducing watering frequency and saving water.

3. Drop off your green waste in the recycling center: a solution accessible to all

For those who do not have a garden or a composter, the recycling center is a responsible alternative for getting rid of green plant waste. In Paris, there are many eco-responsible collection points that collect your green waste according to recycling.

What You Can Drop off at the Recycling Center:

• Leaves, grasses, flowers, branches, shrubs, etc.
• The mowed lawn can be left as it is on site.
• The cut hedges will be reused by the community to beautify the green spaces.

Some Parisian recycling centers:

1. Waste collection center of Saint-Ouen - 21, quai de Seine, 93400 Saint-Ouen
2. Recycling center of Romainville - 62, rue Anatole France, 93200 Romainville

Remember that burning your green waste in your garden is prohibited and subject to fines. So follow our tips for getting rid of your dead plants in an eco-responsible way.

At POUSSE, we encourage everyone to adopt practices that respect the environment and to value the natural resources that nature offers us. By showing creativity and commitment, you can give a second life to your green waste and thus contribute to preserving our beautiful planet. So don't underestimate the value of your dead plants and do something for nature by recycling them responsibly!

POUSSE, the plant architecture agency that reconnects your spaces in Lyon, Paris and Bordeaux to nature.
Contact us: bonjour@pousse.fr