For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
GARBAGE. Food stuffs and food products, usable or unusable, including any matter or substance in connection therewith, placed and deposited in a container required by the city for the purpose of collection of the same as garbage.
('67 Code, § 94.01)
TRASH AND REFUSE. Any ashes, papers, cans, bottles, discarded household articles or materials, grass, earthenware, and all other described substances discarded by a householder or apartment dweller which may be deposited in refuse cans or other suitable containers meeting the requirements of the Board of Public Works and Safety of the city, not to exceed 32 gallon capacity. However, "TRASH AND REFUSE" shall not include large household appliances or machines such as refrigerators, stoves, furnaces, water heaters, or building or construction materials, including but not limited to earth, sand, cinders, rock, concrete (broken or otherwise) roofing, lumber, gravel, sod, and similar materials.
(Ord. 14-1976, passed 10-18-76)