Disposal of Phragmites

Care needs to be taken during transportation and disposal of trimmings from mowing or cutting.
Stands can be established from the dispersal of seeds or stolon fragments from rhizomes.
Clippings should not be composted.
Cut plants should be bagged in thick plastic bags, and allowed to dry out or decay in the sun to kill all viable seeds and rhizomes.
Dried and dead Phragmites plants can be burned or the bags must be disposed of at an appropriate municipal staging and disposal location.
Contact local municipal staging and disposal location prior to disposal.
All clothing, boots, and equipment should be cleaned on-site to avoid transportation and dispersal of Phragmites.

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