(A) With the exception of during leaf season, leaves and grass clippings to be picked up shall be enclosed in disposable containers such as plastic bags, securely tied and placed in a location near the street to facilitate the collection process.
(B) Normal seasonal yard trimmings and pruning in reasonable quantities will be removed by the town. Trimmings shall be no larger than six feet in length and six inches in diameter. Abnormal quantities of trimmings or any lot clearings, tree removals or stumps shall be transported to the sanitary landfill by the owner or contractor.
(C) Nothing shall be disposed of or placed in a drainage ditch.
(D) The town will make special exceptions for removal of normal seasonal yard trimmings and pruning in reasonable quantities for elderly or handicapped customers even when contracted, on application approved by the Public Works Department.
(E) Yard waste may be placed at the curb or right-of-way for collection by the town, provided:
(1) The placement does not cause or create a hazard to the public;
(2) The material is placed on the property from which it originated;
(3) The material is cut to the above appropriate lengths;
(4) The material is separated and distinct from all other refuse and not placed in the roll-out containers; and
(5) Leaves and grass clippings shall be bagged, with the exception of during leaf season. During leaf season, leaves and grass clippings may be placed curbside in a location that is accessible for the leaf vacuum truck.
(Ord. 16-01, passed 3-7-16)