Kane County Code makes it a nuisance to place household garbage in an outside container that animals can access, and to keep garbage cans that are not flytight, vermin- and rodent-proof. Set-out timing is also limited. Cities set their own bin rules.
Under Chapter 15 of the Kane County Code (unincorporated areas), it is unlawful to place household garbage in any outside container so that it is accessible to animals. It is also a nuisance to allow privies, vaults or garbage cans that are offensive and not flytight, vermin and rodent proof. Garbage or trash may not be placed out for collection more than 24 hours before the scheduled pickup time. Inside municipalities, the city or village and its franchised hauler set container standards and set-out rules.
Fine up to $500 per subsection per day. The county may abate the nuisance and bill the owner if not corrected after notice.
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