For the purpose of this Chapter, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall have the meaning given herein. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the future, words in the plural number include the singular number and words in the singular number include the plural. The word "shall" is always mandatory and not merely directory.
ASHES: The residue from the burning of wood, coal, coke or other combustible materials.
COLLECTOR: The person holding the contract issued or granted by the City authorizing such person to operate, conduct and maintain a Municipal garbage and refuse collection and disposal system upon, on and over streets, alleys and public ways of the City.
GARBAGE: Putrescible animal and vegetable waste resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking and consumption of food.
INSPECTOR: The Sanitation Inspector of the City.
OWNER AND OCCUPANT: A person in possession, charge, custody and control of any premises where garbage, refuse and rubbish is collected or accumulated.
PREMISES: Land and all buildings and structures therein including but not limited to by enumeration, single or multi-family dwellings, rooming houses or apartment houses, hospitals, convalescent and nursing homes, hotels and motels, restaurants, drive-in establishments, schools and any other place of habitation, offices, shops or establishments or places of conducting a business, trade or occupation. (Ord. 832, 3-6-1972)
REFUSE: All putrescible and nonputrescible solid waste (except body waste) including garbage, rubbish, ashes, street cleanings, dead animals, abandoned automobiles and solid market and industrial waste.
RUBBISH: Nonputrescible solid waste consisting of both combustible and noncombustible waste, such as paper, cardboard, tin cans, yard clippage, wood, glass, bedding, crockery and similar materials.
SANITARY CONTAINERS: Sanitary containers or receptacles shall be any of the following:
(A) Ninety (90) gallon or three hundred (300) gallon round plastic containers; or
(B) Such other containers as shall be approved by the City Council and which containers are compatible with the refuse disposal system and the refuse to be removed. (Ord. 909, 2-7-1977)