Comments on: Leaf Burning Ban Needed As Part Of Sustainability Plan http://www.fairfieldvoice.com/2009/11/07/leaf-burning-ban-needed-as-part-of-sustainability-plan/ A community blog for the city of Fairfield, Iowa Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:43:30 -0500 hourly 1 By: Bernadette http://www.fairfieldvoice.com/2009/11/07/leaf-burning-ban-needed-as-part-of-sustainability-plan/comment-page-1/#comment-7152 Bernadette Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:15:06 +0000 http://fairfieldvoice.com/?p=2251#comment-7152 The health hazards of leaf burning has led the DNR to post on their website 'learn NOT to burn'. In cities where the population exceeds 2500, a complete ban on open burning of leaves is the sound solution proposed in a 2009 Iowa bill. Before it is mandatory by State law, let Fairfield lead by example. I recommend a switch in our priorities with regard to our City services. Our Fall and Spring pick-up should be exclusively for brush and leaves at no extra cost to anyone...'free' large paper bags made availble serve as the incentive. It is a hugh waste of City funds, staff and certainly not green to have the City make over 70, forty(40) mile trips out to the landfill each pick-up season.The savings on fuel, staff hours and efficiency plus the revenues collected in fees for this ser vice would more than amply allow for free City wide yard waste pick-up....IMPROVING AIR QUALITY FOR ALL! It would also eliminate the unsightly piles of junk on our curbs for weeks and weeks. Institute an immediate ban on leaf burning Spring 2010 - INCENTIVIZE WITH FREE BAGS and establish a voluteer core to assist the elderly and disabled. The health hazards of leaf burning has led the DNR to post on their website 'learn NOT to burn'. In cities where the population exceeds 2500, a complete ban on open burning of leaves is the sound solution proposed in a 2009 Iowa bill. Before it is mandatory by State law, let Fairfield lead by example. I recommend a switch in our priorities with regard to our City services. Our Fall and Spring pick-up should be exclusively for brush and leaves at no extra cost to anyone…'free' large paper bags made availble serve as the incentive. It is a hugh waste of City funds, staff and certainly not green to have the City make over 70, forty(40) mile trips out to the landfill each pick-up season.The savings on fuel, staff hours and efficiency plus the revenues collected in fees for this ser vice would more than amply allow for free City wide yard waste pick-up….IMPROVING AIR QUALITY FOR ALL! It would also eliminate the unsightly piles of junk on our curbs for weeks and weeks. Institute an immediate ban on leaf burning Spring 2010 – INCENTIVIZE WITH FREE BAGS and establish a voluteer core to assist the elderly and disabled.

]]> By: ziggytool108 http://www.fairfieldvoice.com/2009/11/07/leaf-burning-ban-needed-as-part-of-sustainability-plan/comment-page-1/#comment-7037 ziggytool108 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 23:33:52 +0000 http://fairfieldvoice.com/?p=2251#comment-7037 I'm a leaf burner and will continue to burn for as long as possible. Maybe if there were less restrictions on the days one can burn there would be less concentrations of smoke. When burned properly (dry and whole not ground up) there is very little smoke. Ashes are also good for the soil. I'm a leaf burner and will continue to burn for as long as possible. Maybe if there were less restrictions on the days one can burn there would be less concentrations of smoke. When burned properly (dry and whole not ground up) there is very little smoke. Ashes are also good for the soil.

]]> By: Jewel Gheewala http://www.fairfieldvoice.com/2009/11/07/leaf-burning-ban-needed-as-part-of-sustainability-plan/comment-page-1/#comment-6391 Jewel Gheewala Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:46:21 +0000 http://fairfieldvoice.com/?p=2251#comment-6391 takeit all day long takeit all day long

]]> By: Will Merydith http://www.fairfieldvoice.com/2009/11/07/leaf-burning-ban-needed-as-part-of-sustainability-plan/comment-page-1/#comment-6167 Will Merydith Sat, 02 Jan 2010 15:50:27 +0000 http://fairfieldvoice.com/?p=2251#comment-6167 It's the fact that leaf burning effects your neighbors and so becomes everyone else's "business" that makes it a community issue. It's the fact that leaf burning effects your neighbors and so becomes everyone else's "business" that makes it a community issue.

]]> By: Stuart Pid http://www.fairfieldvoice.com/2009/11/07/leaf-burning-ban-needed-as-part-of-sustainability-plan/comment-page-1/#comment-6164 Stuart Pid Sat, 02 Jan 2010 07:31:53 +0000 http://fairfieldvoice.com/?p=2251#comment-6164 What a bunch of Nazi's. Mind your own business... What a bunch of Nazi's. Mind your own business…

]]> By: Chamaigne Montana http://www.fairfieldvoice.com/2009/11/07/leaf-burning-ban-needed-as-part-of-sustainability-plan/comment-page-1/#comment-5487 Chamaigne Montana Sat, 28 Nov 2009 15:17:17 +0000 http://fairfieldvoice.com/?p=2251#comment-5487 I'll chime in: Leaf smoke is a real problem for me. When neighbors burn early in the morning or late at night, I get less sleep, because the smoke is concentrated through my cpap (sleep apnea breathing machine) and I can't use it / can't sleep / feel sick until the smoke clears. It's a real problem for me. Also chiming in: Leaves are gold for gardeners. I vote for an organized leaf exchange program! I'll chime in: Leaf smoke is a real problem for me. When neighbors burn early in the morning or late at night, I get less sleep, because the smoke is concentrated through my cpap (sleep apnea breathing machine) and I can't use it / can't sleep / feel sick until the smoke clears. It's a real problem for me.

Also chiming in: Leaves are gold for gardeners. I vote for an organized leaf exchange program!

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