Draft chapter 105: Solid Waste Control
§ 105.06 Separation Of Yard Waste Required
The 2026 draft's § 105.06 beside the current code's § 105.06: removed words are struck through, added words underlined.
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Wording changed wording changed (84% same words)
Notable changes
- Penalty: …hauled to the City yard waste burn site.
As used in this section, “yard waste” means grass clippings, leaves, garden residue and branches no larger than 2 inches in diameter. Yard waste does not include tree stumps.In addition to the civil penalty set out…
What changed
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Current code
§ 105.06 Separation Of Yard Waste Required
All yard waste shall be separated by the owner or occupant from all other solid waste accumulated on the premises and shall be composted or burned on the premises on designated days in the spring and fall or hauled to the City yard waste burn site. As used in this section, “yard waste” means grass clippings, leaves, garden residue and branches no larger than 2 inches in diameter. Yard waste does not include tree stumps. In addition to the civil penalty set out in Chapter 3 of this Code of Ordinances for a violation of this section, any person who hauls items to the City Yard Waste Burn Site other than what is defined as “yard waste” in this section shall be liable for the costs of removal and disposal of said items.
2026 draft
§ 105.06 Separation Of Yard Waste Required
All yard waste shall be separated by the owner or occupant from all other solid waste accumulated on the premises and shall be composted or burned on the premises on designated days in the spring and fall or hauled to the City yard waste burn site. In addition to the civil penalty set out in Chapter 3 for a violation of this section, any person who hauls to the City yard waste burn site other than what is defined as “yard waste” in this chapter shall be liable for the costs of removal and disposal of said items.
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