(A) Purpose. The purpose of this section is to prohibit the improper collection and disposal of yard clippings that are generated on land that is within the corporate jurisdiction of the city and to provide a penalty for those owners of land or solid waste haulers who collect yard clippings generated on land located within the city, except city employees in the performance of city-related duties and except others permitted by the city for city purposes.
(B) Prohibitions.
(1) No person shall dispose of within the city, yard clippings that are not generated on land located within the city.
(2) No person shall collect for disposal any yard clippings that are generated on land located within the city, except for disposal as provided for herein.
(C) Disposal. All yard clippings shall be disposed of by placing the same into a compost pile. The City Manager shall cause a sign to be erected at the entrance of the city’s compost pile describing the hours of operation. Information regarding the hours of operation shall also be maintained at the City Clerk’s office.
(D) Interpretation; conflicts. This section is to be interpreted in conjunction with all other applicable laws. Whenever any provision of this section imposes more stringent requirements, regulations, restrictions, or limitations than are imposed or required by the provisions of any other law or ordinance, then the provisions of this section shall govern. Conversely, whenever the provisions of any other law or ordinance impose more stringent requirements, regulations, restrictions, or limitations than are imposed by this section, then the provisions of such other law or ordinance shall govern.
(Prior Code, § 1060.06) Penalty, see § 10.99