§ 50.005 YARD WASTE AND COMPOSTING.
   (A)   Composting. Any person may provide for the handling of certain food wastes and yard wastes by means of composting. Composting shall be accomplished above ground in a controlled area allowing for the decomposition of the material through an aerobic process providing adequate oxygen and moisture. At no time shall composting attract vectors of disease or create a health hazard or a nuisance to adjoining properties. Backyard and small compost sites shall comply with State Pollution Control Agency rules.
   (B)   Disposal. Except for purposes of composting under division (A) above, it shall be unlawful for any person to dispose of yard waste on private or public lands located in the city. All yard waste must be disposed of in the manner prescribed by law.
(Prior Code, § 603.05) Penalty, see § 50.999