(A) Collection of all vegetation described in this section will only be collected on the same day as the resident's normal trash collection.
(B) The city will collect brush for residential property owners who trim their woody vegetation. It must be placed at the curb in front of the residence with all the butt ends facing the street and be of a manageable size to facilitate removal. If it is the removal of shrubbery, the root ball must be separated from the balance of the plant to prevent damage to city chipping equipment. Also, the city will pick up limbs, trimmings and branches that have fallen from storm damage.
(C) If any property owner who utilizes a tree/landscaping service, a contractor or hired service (including but not limited to removing, topping, and trimming trees or vegetation), the contractor or owner will be held responsible for the removal of the resulting brush and wood.
(D) Garden plants, flowers, weeds, and miscellaneous vegetation is preferred to be bagged. If it is not bagged, these items, if not more than three feet in length and no piece is more than four inches in width or thickness, must be tied in bundles. Small evergreen trees used in homes as Christmas trees will be accepted whole and will only be picked up the two weeks following Christmas. All ornaments and lights must be removed.
(E) All leaves and grass shall be bagged in tied durable plastic bags and placed separately from trash for collection. The bags must be separated or clear so city personnel can identify that they contain yard waste or leaves and will not be confused with trash. No leaves or grass shall be raked, swept, or placed in the gutters along the street which frequently are washed into catch basins and storm sewers blocking or stopping the drainage of such sewers.
(‘76 Code, §§ 12-22, 12-24) (Ord. 1970-2, passed 6-1-70; Am. Ord. 2001-8, passed 6-5-01; Am. Ord. 2012-16, passed 11-5-12; Am. Ord. 2021-12, passed 9-7-21) Penalty, see § 93.99