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Resident says city leaf burning at brush site makes her 'physically sick,' urges composting
Summary
Resident Linda Fischer told the Vinton City Council she has been made 'physically sick' by smoke from open burning at the city brush/compost site and cited DNR guidance and Iowa Code; councilors and staff said they would review DNR rules and noted the city operates compost piles.
Linda Fischer told the Vinton City Council during public comment that recurring smoke from the city's brush and compost site has made her "physically sick" and urged the council to stop open burning and convert the site to true composting.
"I'm tired of having to deal with all the smoke and getting physically sick from it," Fischer said, noting she filed a complaint with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources last summer and citing DNR guidance and Iowa Code (transcript citation given as section 567, 23.23b). She…
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