A. Compliance With Chapter: It is unlawful for any person to bury, burn, dump, collect, remove, or in any manner dispose of solid waste upon any street, alley, public place or private property within the city, other than as provided for in this chapter.
B. Composting Allowed: Yard debris, ashes, and other organic debris may be composted on private premises provided the compost site is maintained so as not to create odors, expose food waste, allow debris to become scattered, or increase the risk from pests or rodents. Composting any waste that creates a public nuisance or health hazard is prohibited.
C. Compliance With State Statute: Any outdoor burning must be in compliance with all state laws, including Revised Code Of Washington 70.94 and applicable administrative regulations adopted thereunder, together with any amendments thereto which are hereby adopted by reference.
D. Burning Restrictions; Permit Required: It is unlawful for any person to burn any type of solid waste materials approved by the state for burning, including brush, grass, leaves, weeds and cuttings from trees, lawns, shrubs, and gardens, upon any street, alley, or public place, and any burning of such materials in outside fireplaces, private incinerators, or in open fires on private property may be done only upon first obtaining a permit from the fire chief. (Ord. 915B, 11-30-2011)