UPDATE: Patch Readers Oppose Ban on Burning Leaves
Many state and local government bodies have outlawed placing leaves and other yard waste material in landfills. But Patch readers opposed the idea of placing a ban on burning leaves in a straw poll.
Citizen rights? Government intervention?
Who knew leaf disposal could generate such a heated debate? Some of the debate stems from the fact many state and local goverment bodies now ban leaves and other yard wates from being placed in landfills.
On one side of the issue, there are those who consider burning leaves a time-honored family tradition. On the other side, there are those who raise public health and safety concerns.
At Patch, we want to know what you think. Do you favor a ban on burning leaves? Vote in our Patch poll. And check back to see the final results when voting ends at 9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5.
