Most people just don't care or are ignorant of the uses it seems. Fortunately there is a green waste stream collection in most large cities so then it does get composted or turned to energy at least.

I have soooo many pine trees on the property that the needles are most prevalent. I also have a good number of maples, birch, and poplar but the sheep devour the leaves so I can't very easily use them for their pen. I do occasionally rake the leaves to feed to them but it is usually low on the priority list.

I hadn't thought of using the feed bags for storage. I will remember that for next year for sure as they would stack really easily and give another layer of protection from winter while under a tarp. Then just pop a bag off pile and use without needing the wheelbarrow in the snow. Nice idea. Thanks!