No person shall deposit on or bury in, or cause to be deposited on or buried in, any
land, public square, street, alley, sidewalk, bridge, or other public passageway,
or any storm sewer, vacant or unoccupied lot, or any lake, canal, creek or watercourse,
any waste or place or keep waste anywhere within the limits of the city in any vessel
or receptacle other than in an approved refuse container which is collected regularly.
Nothing in this provision shall prohibit private, backyard, nuisance-free composting
practices for home gardening purposes. No person shall burn or cause to be burned
any refuse or waste anywhere within the city limits, except as otherwise provided
by law.
