It is unlawful for any person to burn or cause to be burned any garbage, waste, packing material, trash, discarded boxes or other material, outside of an approved incinerator, within the town limits except when a variance from burning has been granted to the town by the Wyoming state department of environmental quality, it being understood that a variance is normally granted for specific days in the spring and in the fall of each year.
(Ord. 440, 4-2-1984)
Upon receiving a variance from the Wyoming state department of environmental quality, the town clerk-treasurer shall publish in the Basin Republican Rustler, a notice setting forth the days on which authorized burning shall be permitted in the spring and in the fall.
(Ord. 440, 4-2-1984)
Recreational burning, such as open burning for recreation, cooking of food and providing warmth and entertainment for humans, shall be allowed within the town limits, unless otherwise restricted by the state, county or town, from time to time. Recreational burning includes any fire combustion occurring in a fire pit, outdoor fireplace, chiminea or grill. The following shall be adhered to during any recreational burning:
A. 
All fires shall be within a properly contained area.
B. 
Only dry, well-seasoned firewood or similar clean burning wood shall be allowed. Trash burning is prohibited.
C. 
Fires must be at least 15 feet from the nearest neighbor's property line.
D. 
All burning shall avoid, as much as possible, undue smoke and odor and shall be conducted in such a manner to avoid disturbing neighboring properties.
(Ord. 688, 2-11-2021)
Any person violating the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be subject to penalty as provided in Section 1-4-1 of this code.
(Ord. 440, 4-2-1984; 2003 Code; Ord. 688, 2-11-2021)
It is unlawful for any person, whether as owner, tenant, agent or servant, or in any capacity whatsoever, to deposit or cause to be deposited, any ashes, cinders or live coals in any street or alley or upon any lots or premises within the corporate limits of the town.
(Ord. 45, 12-4-1905)
It shall be the duty of the owners of all premises within the corporate limits of the town to place or cause to be placed upon their respective premises, suitable receptacles for the deposit of ashes, cinders or live coals as enumerated. Such receptacles shall be constructed of brick, stone or sheet iron and shall be provided with metallic covers or gates.
(Ord. 45, 12-4-1905)
The contents of such receptacles shall be carried away at the expense of the users.
(Ord. 45, 12-4-1905)
Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be subject to penalty as provided in Section 1-4-1 of this code.
(Ord. 45, 12-4-1905; 2003 Code)