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Burn Ban
In an effort to improve the air quality within
Moline neighborhoods, the Moline City Council
approved a ban on burning yard waste within the City.
The ban was approved at the regular City Council
meeting on September 8, 2009.
As a guideline for residents, the City is providing
the following information related to the burn ban,
recreational fires and disposal of brush and leaves:
Burn Ban – What is Banned
The burn ban includes leaves, tree branches, and
grass clippings. To report an illegal burn
within the City, please contact Moline’s
non-emergency number: 309-797-0401.
Those violating the ordinance
will be fined $25 for a first offense ($15 if paid
within 48 hours), and $50 for a second or additional
offense. The ordinance is enforced by the
Moline Fire Department.
Exceptions: Recreational Fires
Recreational fires do not
require a permit, but recreational fires can burn
dry wood only, excluding building
materials. Recreational
fires cannot contain leaves or yard waste.
Branches and logs cannot exceed 12 inches in
diameter, and fires cannot be more than 5 feet in
diameter or 3 feet in height. Recreational
fires are allowed only between the hours of noon and
midnight. Those in brick or metal containers
can be as close as 15 feet to a structure. All other
recreational fires must
be at least 25 feet from adjoining properties and
combustibles.
Disposal of Brush/Twigs
The City of Moline will continue to pick up small
piles of brush and twigs that are bundled, at no
charge to the resident. Brush trimmings or tree
limbs are to be tied in bundles less than 4 feet in
length and 1 foot in diameter and will be picked up
weekly.
Large Piles of brush and limbs
that are not bundled will be picked up after
prepayment of the $85 collection fee is made at
either City Hall Annex, 1616 – 6th Avenue or the
Municipal Services Building, 3635 – 4th Avenue.
Residents should stack the pile neatly – not under
any low wires or next to trees or poles. There is no
limit to the size of the pile, but limbs that are 4
inches in diameter is the maximum. For more
information, contact 309-524-2400.
Leaf Disposal
As an alternative to burning, the City of Moline
will provide residents with its annual leaf
collection service. The FREE leaf bag collection is
the recommended means of disposal and will be
offered from October 15 – December 15.
The normal $2.00 sticker fee will be waived during
this time. Leaves must be placed in large paper yard
waste bags and placed at the curb on normal garbage
collection day.
Leaf Vacuuming
The City’s annual leaf vacuuming service will run
October 15 through December 1, weather
permitting. During this time, residents may rake
their leaves to the boulevard for vacuuming by city
crews for no additional fee. Leaf vacuuming is
intended to aid in leaf disposal during the peak
season (October 15 – December 1) and should not be
considered the primary means of disposal.
Due to the increased volume of leaves that is
anticipated, and to insure city collection of
leaves, residents are strongly encouraged to bag
their leaves and take advantage of the free leaf bag
collection period, rather than wait for conventional
vacuum collection.
For more information on leaf disposal,
click here.
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