In accordance with Ohio House Bill 592, the City requires separation of yard waste from other garbage and trash. Property owners are encouraged to mulch grass clippings on their lawn and to home compost weeds, leaves and other garden waste. When this is not possible, grass clippings, weeds, leaves and other garden waste shall be placed in paper yard bags, not exceeding thirty-two gallon capacity, and designed specifically for yard waste disposal; or in metal or plastic containers not exceeding thirty-two gallon capacity that are fitted with tight covers and handles. Containers shall be placed at the curb or in a place otherwise designated by the Mayor or their representative. When filled, such containers shall not exceed fifty pounds in weight. In no case shall yard waste be commingled with garbage or trash or placed in plastic bags. If a container is found to have commingled yard waste, garbage and/or trash, the container shall not be collected and the owner notified to separate the items properly. Between September 1 and March 1, leaves need not be placed in containers as noted above, but they may be left loose on the grassy area between the sidewalk and the curb at the front of the dwelling or in a place otherwise designated by the Mayor or their representative.
(Ord. 13-92. Passed 3-10-92.)