The City of Ida Grove, from time to time, as designated by the city council at a regular meeting, may open, operate and maintain a compost and/or brush pile on city property for the use and convenience of citizens residing in the corporate limits for disposal of yard waste, trees, branches and bark during the designated hours of operation. 8.35.010

During the periods of time the city compost pile or brush piles are open, citizens of Ida Grove may deposit in the compost pile yard wastes defined for purposes of this section as grass clippings, leaves, flowers, etc.; produced as part of yard and garden development and maintenance and deposit in the brush pile, bark, tree limbs, and branches not exceeding 6 inches in diameter and 8 feet in length. 8.35.020

8.35.030 It shall be unlawful and a municipal infraction to: (1) Deposit in the compost or brush pile compost or other brush originating from outside the city limits. (2) To deposit in the brush or compost piles any matter or items not designated in this chapter (e.g., plastic bags or other containers, tree limbs exceeding maximum size, garbage and building materials. (3) To remove compost or brush without specific authorization from the city clerk. (4) Deposit compost or brush other than during times or hours of operation.

The municipal offense fine for violation of this chapter is $250.00 for first offense, $500.00 for second offense, and $750.00 for third or subsequent offenses. 8.35.040