For the purposes of this chapter, unless otherwise specified, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section:
BUILDING RUBBISH. Rubbish from construction, remodeling and repair operations on houses, commercial buildings and other structures, including but not limited to excavated earth, stones, brick, plaster, lumber, concrete and waste parts occasioned by installations and repairs.
GARBAGE. The organic waste and residue of animal, fruit or vegetable matter arising from or attending the household preparation of meats, fish, fowl, fruits and vegetables, including the organic waste of animal, fruit or vegetable matter attending the preparation of food from any home, hotel, hospital, church, restaurant and commercial establishment.
REFUSE. Garbage and rubbish except sewage, dirt and manure, from all public and private establishments and residences.
RUBBISH. All nonputrescible wastes such as paper, tin cans, bottles, glass containers, rags, paper sacks, boxes, packing materials and all refuse from dwellings and all business, commercial and industrial establishments, except sewage, dirt, manure, wastepaper and other salvage materials which might affect the public health and safety, but which actually have a value to the owner or producer thereof and which will not affect the public health and safety when handled and transported over the streets or alleys of the city in accordance with regulations contained in this chapter.
(1964 Code, § 11-1)