(a) Yard waste, leaves, grass clippings, organic and biodegradable vegetation may be dropped off by City residents in the appropriate designated area(s) at the Department of Public Works (DPW) lot during normal DPW business hours.
(b) Yard waste shall be separated and segregated from all other forms of refuse. Yard waste consists of leaves, grass clippings, sticks, and garden materials. Pet and animal waste is deemed hazardous and may not be dropped off nor will it be collected by DPW personnel.
(c) If the residents choose to have their yard waste picked up by DPW personnel, it must be in paper yard-waste bags with each weighing no more than thirty-five pounds at the time of collection. If a bag exceeds thirty-five pounds or it is too decomposed from being left out in the weather, it will be tagged and left for the residents to handle. All roots and dirt must be set out in yard-waste bags not exceeding thirty-five pounds.
(d) A detailed schedule for brush/yard waste collection and yard waste rules and regulations are set forth by the Superintendent of the DPW, published annually, and available on the City of Perry website.
(Ord. 326. Passed 3-5-15; Ord. 394. Passed 7-18-24.)