A. Definitions: As used in this section, the term "landscape waste" shall have the same meaning as ascribed to it in 415 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/1 et seq. "Landscape waste" means all accumulations of grass or shrubbery cuttings, leaves, tree limbs, and other materials accumulated as the result of the care of lawns, shrubbery, vines and trees.
1. Burning Restrictions: It shall be unlawful for any person, business, firm or corporation to burn refuse, building materials, landscape waste or any other material outdoors, except at a duly State licensed regional control facility as defined and regulated by the Illinois Environmental Protection Act 2 .
a. Exemptions:
(1) The burning of wood or charcoal in stoves, grills or bonfires for primarily cooking or recreational purposes such as bonfires is permitted;
(2) The burning of wood or any other material after having obtained a permit from the Illinois Environmental Agency and complying with such requirements is permitted.
b. Restrictions:
(1) Burning may not cause a public nuisance;
(2) Burning shall not create a visibility hazard for motorists;
(3) Burning shall not be allowed on public streets, alleys, sidewalks, or public rights-of-way.
c. Termination: Any burning shall terminate immediately if so directed by an agent of the Village of Glen Carbon.
2. Disposal Other Than By Burning: It shall be unlawful for any person, business, firm or corporation to store or dump, or cause to be stored or dumped, any landscape waste on any public or private property, except as follows:
a. At a duly State licensed regional control facility as defined and regulated by the Illinois Environmental Protection Act 3 ;
b. At a privately operated compost site, open for use by the general public;
c. At the site where the landscape waste was originally cut and/or collected (so as to allow for private/individual on site composting);
d. At any other specific location designated by the Office of Director of Public Works or any other authorized Federal, State or local governmental unit or agency.
3. Compost Sites: No person, business, firm or corporation may keep or operate a compost site if said compost site creates or poses any real and immediate threat to public health or public safety; nor shall any compost site be permitted if it otherwise poses a public nuisance. (Ord. 2003-37, 10-14-2003)
Notes
| 1 | 1. See also section 4-2-3 of this title. |
| 2 | 2. 415 ILCS 5/1 et seq. |
| 3 | 1. 415 ILCS 5/1 et seq. |