For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
RECYCLABLES. Materials which may be recycled or reused through recycling processes, including but not limited to newspapers, cans, glass, trees and lawn clippings.
REFUSE. Includes all drained organic material resulting from the preparation of food and spoiled or decayed food from any source, bottles, cans, glassware, paper or paper products, crockery, ashes, rags and discarded clothing, and solid market and industrial waste.
(1989 Code, § 3.20, Subd. 1) (Ord. 8, 2nd Ser., eff. 12-2-1994)
(A) It is unlawful for any person to store refuse except as herein provided.
(B) It is unlawful for any person to transport refuse over any street, for hire, except by special permit from the Council, or acting within the course and scope of a written contract with the city, or his or her employment with the city.
(C) It is unlawful for any person to transport refuse on any street unless it is carried in a vehicle equipped with a leak-proof body or container and completely covered with a heavy canvas or top to prevent loss of contents.
(1989 Code, § 3.20, Subd. 2) (Ord. 8, 2nd Ser., eff. 12-2-1994) Penalty, see § 50.99
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