Editor: Â Â Â It has come to my attention that North Central Solid Waste Authority is debating whether to purchase a replacement incinerator or a industrial chipper to dispose of âgreenâ solid waste, such as branches, leaves, clippings and similar materials. Â Â Â It has long been the local practice to burn these materials resulting in ash which is unsafe to place in an unlined landfill. Â Â Â However, a chipper could be used to create a large amount of mulch. This mulch could be offered to the community, based on availability, for free or nominal fee. Â Â Â Our neighbor to the south (Santa Fe) does just this. The mulch can easily be used to promote water absorption/retention in our gardens, fertilize the soil, and save on irrigation usage.