So let that be my disclosure that I have a bias that I'm happy to admit to. Now, what you do on your own lawn is your own business, but once it goes in the gutter, it's everyone else's. The fines can be quite steep, and probably coincide with the severity of the waste, up to $2,000 according to Everything Lubbock. The Proper Way To Dispose of ClippingsThe best way to deal with clippings is to sweep or blow them back onto your yard. Grass clippings are great for composting, as are leaves.