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Sec. 6-50. - Definition of yard waste.#
Yard waste means organic material such as but not limited to leaves, grass cuttings, brush and branches one inch in diameter or less, and other small vegetative material such that may be naturally biodegradable.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 6-50)
Cross reference— Definitions generally, § 1-2.
Sec. 6-51. - Disposal.#
Yard waste will be placed at curbside in municipally approved recyclable, reusable, or disposable biodegradable containers for collection separate and apart from other disposable and recyclable material.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 6-51)
Sec. 6-52. - Collection.#
Periodic collection of yard waste material will be the responsibility of the public works department or its duly authorized agent.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 6-52)
Sec. 6-53. - Violation of article; penalty.#
(a)
Any person who violates this article, who shall fail, neglect or refuses to comply with the provisions of this article shall be issued a notice of violation by public works director or his/her duly authorized agent, and may be subject to a fine of $50.00. Each day such violation of this article shall continue shall constitute a separate offense.
(b)
In addition to the penalty hereinabove provided any condition caused or permitted to exist in violation of this article shall be deemed a public nuisance and may be, by the city, abated as provided by law, and each day that such condition continues shall be regarded as a new and separate offense.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 6-53; Ch. 156, § I, 4-17-01; Ch. 782, § III, 9-15-20)