The following definitions of terms shall apply unless the content clearly indicates another meaning or unless elsewhere expressly stated for specific application:
GARBAGE: Every accumulation of discarded food matter, newspapers, clothing, rubbish, and other discarded items, which have been abandoned by the owner and left for collection and removal.
GARBAGE COLLECTION: The process whereby the garbage containers containing garbage are taken from any designated location on any premises and loaded into a vehicle of any kind intended to transport the garbage from the premises to a disposal area.
GARBAGE COLLECTOR: Any person, firm, agency, public entity (including the city of Colstrip), or any employee, or agent thereof, who intends or is engaged in collection and transportation of garbage, rubbish, and waste matter in any part of the city.
GARBAGE CONTAINER: Any can or container, basket, hopper or any other article constructed, purchased, installed or used for the purpose of holding an accumulation of garbage pending collection and/or disposal. (Ord. 2000-15, 1-9-2001, eff. 2-8-2001)