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7.32.070 Gardening Waste

No one shall blow, rake or cause gardening waste to be deposited into the streets of the City without being immediately removed. For purposes of this section, “gardening waste” shall mean leaves, grass clippings, weeds, plants, tree trunks, branches, wood shavings, dirt, and other vegetative or organic material produced from the care and maintenance of landscaped areas, gardens, and lawns. Provided, however, that this section shall not prohibit the storage of gardening waste in authorized receptacles for collection.