As our need for a clean eco-friendly and green environment grows, the Town of Yarmouth is doing its part to make sure “our little world” is a clean green little part of the bigger picture.  We are doing this because we know that even though we are small, we still have a significant impact on the environment as a whole, good or bad, depending on how we use our resources.

To that end, we try our best to balance commercial space, residential space, and green space.  There are 2 keys which best make this work.  Trying to incorporate green space into residential and commercial space is one key.  Everybody doing their part to clean and maintain all three types of spaces is the other key.  The Parks, Grounds, and Trees workers are doing their part to keep the town owned spaced clean and maintained.

The Parks, Grounds, & Trees division of the Operational Services Department is responsible for the mowing and trimming of the parks, open spaces, and green areas within the town boundaries, as well as pruning, weeding, planting, and maintaining the trees, shrubs, and plant beds in the parks, playgrounds, within the road right-of-ways, and on the waterfront for all town-owned properties.

During the summer months, 2 – 3 students are hired for the Green Team.  It is the Green Team's job to pick up the litter and help keep the sidewalks and public areas owned by the town clean.

Another way that you can do your part besides composting and recycling is to take part in the Adopt-a-Block program.  Adopt-a-Block begins in late spring and only takes approximately a weekend to complete.  For more information click the Go Green link.