(A) Compostable materials such as grass trimmings, wood waste, leaves, weeds and other garden refuse may be placed in a compost pile provided it is placed in such a way so the material will not be wind blown. The following additional materials, namely shrubbery, vines, fruits, vegetables, egg shells, coffee grounds, houseplant materials and cut flowers may only be placed in an institutional compost pile as part of a governmental or school sponsored source reduction educational project.
(B) All composting shall be done in compliance with the following standards and conditions:
(1) All compost piles shall be enclosed in a freestanding compost bin.
(2) Each compost bin shall be no larger in volume than 125 cubic feet, and shall be no taller than five feet.
(3) No more than three compost bins may be located on any lot.
(4) All compost bins/piles shall be maintained so as to prevent the attraction or harborage of rodents.
(5) All compost bins/piles shall be maintained so as to prevent unpleasant odors.
(6) All composting shall be done in accordance with any process which has been found to be an acceptable composting process by the Illinois Department of Energy and Natural Resources.
(Ord. 93-56, passed 10-12-1993; Ord. 09-36, passed 10-27-2009)