8.08 Blowing Grass Clippings and Raking Leaves into Streets Prohibited. (Cr. 1/20/2010)
In the interests of public safety, health and general welfare, community appearance, and efficiency of operation, it shall be unlawful to rake, place, or mow fallen tree leaves or grass clippings onto the pavement or into the gutter of any public street. No person shall permit grass clippings from mower swaths to remain upon sidewalks, street pavements, gutters of any public street, or on abutting property not owned or occupied by him. The penalty for violating this Ordinance is set forth in Section 25.04 and penalties may be adjusted from time to time by Common Council action.
The City of Shullsburg Burning Grounds open for the season effective Saturday, April 7, 2018.
City residents may take leaves, grass, brush and trees to the burning grounds on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Burning Grounds typically closes sometime before Thanksgiving for the season so please check back here or check with the City Office at 608-965-4424.
The City Council has set open burning within the City effective Saturday, September 29, 2018 though Wednesday, October 31, 2018.