RULE 1. ACCEPTED MATERIAL

The only materials accepted and to be deposited at the Yard Waste Site are: brush referred to as broken or lopped branches and yard waste referred to as grass clippings, flower waste, domestic vegetative waste, and leaves. No person shall deposit any other material at said Site.

RULE 2. BRUSH PILES

The brush pile found at the Site is to be used only for broken or lopped branches. Items as mentioned in this Rule 2 must not exceed 10” (inches) in diameter or 48” (inches) in length.

RULE 3. YARD WASTE PILE

The yard waste pile found at the Site is to be used only for grass clippings, flower waste, domestic vegetative waste and leaves. Items as mentioned in this Rule 3 must be deposited in a loose condition.

RULE 4. CONCRETE RECYLING

No person shall deposit scrap concrete at the Site without prior permission from the Operations Superintendent, or his designee.

RULE 5. USE OF PERSONAL MACHINERY OR EQUIPMENT

No person shall utilize personal machinery or equipment referred to as, but not limited to, chainsaws, mowers, tractors, loaders, or skid loaders at the Site.

RULE 6. APPLICABLE LAW

All persons utilizing the Yard Waste Site shall follow all Policies, Regulations, Rules and Laws of this City and State pertaining to dumping at the Yard Waste Site.

RULE 7. MULCH AVAILABILITY

Mulch is available during daylight hours at no charge, so long as quantity exists.

The City will load a vehicle upon request, within the capacity of City equipment, at a charge of $8.00 per first scoop (2-3 cubic yards) and $4.00 for each additional scoop.

The City will deliver a small dump truck load of mulch (approximately 2 cubic yards) inside the City limits for a charge of $16.00. Outside the City limits, but inside Henry County, the charge will be $16.00 plus $3.00 per loaded mile.

The City will deliver a large dump truck load of mulch (approximately 6 cubic yards) inside the City limits for a charge of $24.00. Outside the City limits, but inside Henry County, the charge will be $24.00 plus $3.00 per loaded mile.

Any request for loading or delivery of mulch must be made through the Operations Department Office at 419-599-1891, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Loading and delivery will occur on Fridays ONLY. No delivery or loading will be scheduled on weekends or at any time that could result in overtime or when work schedules would need to be adjusted to accommodate this service.

POLICY 1.

The Yard Waste Site will only be open from dawn until dusk.

POLICY 2.

Only City residents and select businesses that pay a fee will be permitted to utilize the Yard Waste Site.

POLICY 3.

If a person other than the resident is disposing of yard waste at the Yard Waste Site for a resident, the individual must provide proof that the yard waste being disposed of is from a resident’s address.

If a person other than the resident is taking mulch from the Yard Waste Site for a resident, the individual must provide proof that the mulch is taken to a resident’s address.

POLICY 4.

A business that does not already pay the refuse fee on the utility bill may be permitted to dispose of yard waste at the Yard Waste Site if they contact the City Utility Department and elect to pay six dollars ($6) per month for unlimited use of the Yard Waste Site.

POLICY 5.

A Henry County resident that does not reside in the City of Napoleon may utilize the Yard Waste Site if an annual Yard Waste Use Permit is purchased for seventy-five dollars ($75). The Permit will be valid for each calendar year.

POLICY 6.

A Handyman/Lawn Service contractor with a business address inside Henry County may utilize the Yard Waste Site if an annual Yard Waste Use Permit is purchased for two hundred dollars ($200) per year. The Pass will be valid for each calendar year.

POLICY 7.

A Tree Service/Tree Removal contractor with a business address inside Henry County may utilize the Yard Waste Site if an annual Yard Waste Use Permit is purchased for one thousand dollars ($1,000) per year. The Pass will be valid for each calendar year.

POLICY 8.

A Tree Service/Tree Removal contractor with a business address outside Henry County may utilize the Yard Waste Site if an annual Yard Waste Use Permit is purchased for two thousand dollars ($2,000) per year. The Pass will be valid for each calendar year.

POLICY 9.

All individuals utilizing the Yard Waste Site are subject to having their identification checked by any City employee.