A. Refuse Disposal: The corporate authorities find that improper methods of refuse disposal result in scenic blight, cause serious hazards to public health and safety, create public nuisances and otherwise interfere with community life and development and contribute to the degradation of our environment.
B. EPA: Paragraph 1021, subparagraphs (a), (b), (c) and (d) of the EPA are hereby adopted by reference as part of this chapter.
C. Compost Piles:
1. Definitions: For the purposes of this subsection, the following definitions shall apply:
COMPOST PILE: The location on the property where composting occurs in a heap, bin or container, provided, however, a compost pile of less than two (2) cubic yards in volume shall not be subject to the regulations and requirements of this subsection. A manure pile shall also be construed to be a compost pile.
COMPOSTING: The process of turning organic waste materials into humus. Temperature, moisture, ventilation and quantity of organic materials are factors necessary to the process. Domestic sewage or septage shall not be used in the process of composting.
HUMUS: The finished product of composting to be used for enhancing or renovating the soil on the property on which it was produced.
2. Composting Conditions: It shall be unlawful to maintain a compost pile which:
a. Emits a putrid or rancid odor; or
b. Attracts or harbors flies, rats or vectors; or
c. Consists of domestic sewage or septage, animal carcasses, cooking greases or petroleum products; or
d. Is located within one hundred feet (100') of any residence or residential structure or within fifty feet (50') of any public or private right of way, whichever is more restrictive; or
e. Is located within one hundred feet (100') of a watercourse, drainageway, flood plain, lake or pond; this provision shall not authorize a compost pile to leach or drain in the direction of said surface waters; or
f. Exceeds twenty four (24) square yards in ground area or twenty four (24) cubic yards in volume. (Ord. 91-427, 10-8-1991)