Unless a specific written approval has been obtained from the Department of Natural Resources, the following materials may not be burned in an open fire, incinerator, burn barrel, furnace, stove or any other indoor or outdoor incineration or heating device. The City will not issue a permit for burning any of the following materials without air pollution control devices and a written copy of an approval by the Department of Natural Resources.
(A) Rubbish, postconsumer waste or garbage including but not limited to food wastes, food wraps, packaging, animal carcasses, paint or painted materials, furniture, composite, shingles, construction or demolition debris or other household or business wastes.
(B) Waste oil or other oily wastes except used oil burned in a heating device for energy recovery subject to the restrictions of Chapter NR590, Wisconsin Administrative Code.
(C) Asphalt and products containing asphalt.
(D) Treated or painted wood including but not limited to plywood, composite wood products or other wood products that are painted, varnished, or treated with preservatives.
(E) Any plastic material including, but not limited to, nylon, PVC, ABS, polystyrene or urethane foam, and synthetic fabrics, plastic films, and plastic containers.
(F) Rubber including tires and synthetic rubber-like products.
(G) Newspaper, corrugated cardboard, container board, office paper and other materials that must be recycled in accordance with the recycling requirements in the City of Medford's Code of Ordinances.
(Ord. 1062, passed 8-3-21) Penalty, see § 5.2.86