Borough of Zelienople, PA Article III Burning of Recyclable and Compostable Materials

[Adopted 10-8-2012 by Ord. No. 823-12]

§ 225-27 Incorporation of clauses.

The Title and Whereas clauses stated above are hereby incorporated into this article as if stated in full.

§ 225-28 Applicability.

A. This article applies to all outdoor burning and general burning of recyclables and compostable materials within the Borough of Zelienople.

B. This article does not apply to grilling or cooking using charcoal, wood, propane or natural gas in cooking or grilling appliances.

C. This article does not apply to burning in a stove, furnace, fireplace or other heating device within a building used for human or animal habitation unless the material being burned includes refuse as defined in § 225-29 of this article.

D. This article does not apply to the use of propane, acetylene, natural gas, gasoline or kerosene in a device intended for heating, construction or maintenance activities.

§ 225-29 Definitions.

As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

COMPOSTABLE MATERIALS

Solid materials that can be placed into a composition of decaying biodegradable materials and eventually turned into a nutrient-rich material.

LEAF WASTE

As defined in Act 101,[1] as adopted and amended, includes leaves, garden residue, shrubbery and tree trimmings and similar material, but not grass clippings.

RECYCLABLES

Materials designated as recyclable in the ordinances of Zelienople Borough, or required by the terms of this article, any amendment hereto, or designated by resolution of the Borough to be kept separate from municipal waste and recycled.

[1] Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 4000.101 et seq., the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act.

§ 225-30 Materials which may not be burned.

A. Any plastic material, including, but not limited to, nylon, PVC, ABS, polystyrene or urethane foam, and synthetic fabrics, plastic films and plastic containers.

B. Rubber, including tires and synthetic rubberlike products.

C. Newspaper, corrugated cardboard, container board, office paper and other materials that must be recycled in accordance with the Recycling Ordinance of Zelienople Borough.[1]

[1] Editor's Note: See Art. II, Recycling, in this chapter.

D. All leaf waste as defined in this article.

E. Grass clippings.

§ 225-31 Open burning of leaves, brush, clean wood and other vegetative debris.

Open burning of leaves, weeds, brush, stumps, clean wood, trees and other vegetative debris is prohibited.

§ 225-32 Violations and penalties.

Any person violating any of the provisions of this article shall, upon conviction by a District Magistrate, be subject to a fine of not less than $25 nor more than $250, together with the cost of prosecution. Every violator of the provisions of this article shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense each and every day the violation continues and shall be subject to the penalty imposed by this section for each and every separate offense.

§ 225-33 Effective date.

This article shall take effect on October 8, 2012, and shall be in force from and after its approval as required by law.