For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ASHES. The residue resulting from the burning of wood, coal, coke or other combustible material.
CONTAINER. A lightweight galvanized metal, rubber or plastic container having a capacity of not more than 30 gallons and not less than 10 gallons and measure not over 22 inches in diameter and 30 inches in height, equipped with handles and provided with a cover that will fit so as to prevent the emission of odors, the gathering of insects, the blowing of contents and interference by dogs or other animals.
DISPOSAL. The storage, collection, disposal or handling of refuse.
FILTH. Any unwholesome substance, offal, litter, including human and animal waste.
GARBAGE. Animal and vegetable waste resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking or consumption of foods.
REFUSE. All solid waste, except body waste, and shall include garbage, ashes, rubbish, filth and trash.
RUBBISH. Glass, metal, paper, plant growth, wood, nonputrescible solid waste, or as determined by the Council.
TRASH. Debris and litter.
(1997 Code, § 38-1)