Leaf Burning...

Anonymous said...
I appreciate the attention that this issue is being given. If a complete burn ban is not reasonable, a restriction on days and hours may be an attainable compromise. It really is a quality of life issue for the residents of Gibson City, IL. Those with respiratory difficulties will benefit and those who enjoy having their windows open on a lovely day will benefit as well. The free curbside leaf pickup is a wonderful service. I encourage the city to continue this and I encourage the residents of Gibson City to take advantage of this.

Anonymous said...
I also think the curbside leaf pick-up is a wonderful service. I just have one suggestion... go down the alleys to get those leaves in backyards. I always see my elderly neighbor hauling her leaves from her backyard to the front for pick up and she has tons of leaves. Personally I burn my leaves from the back because I am not hauling them to the front. Anyone else have this problem?

Anonymous said...
I would like to see the city revise its burn ordinance. I am the mother of a child with asthma. In the last few weeks, there have been few days that he could go outside due to people burning leaves. I applaud the city on its free leaf pick-up service. I wish more people would utlize the service. I appreciate the rights of citizens, whether to burn OR to breathe. Perhaps we could allow burning on certain days at certain times. Then, I would know when to keep my son indoors AND when he could safely play outside.

Anonymous said...
As the relative of an asthmatic and also a leaf burner, I agree. In my hometown, Monday was the only day you could burn leaves. It was a liveable deal and one I think people could abide by.