For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
COMPOSTING. A deliberate, systematic effort to assist the natural decomposition process that all dead organic materials undergo to reduce them to a humus material useful as a soil amendment.
CONTAINER. A metal or plastic can of not more than 32 gallons capacity having a tight-fitting cover, and equipped with handles so that it may be lifted and carried by one person; or, if provided by the city under a contract with a hauler as provided in this chapter, a toter or can on wheels of any size or material.
DEBRIS. Any waste from demolition of or removal of trees, structures or fill material, such as, but not limited to, concrete, lumber, stumps and major branches (exceeding two inches in diameter), rocks, vehicles and their parts (excluding tires).
DOMESTIC SOLID WASTE. Garbage, refuse, yard wastes and prunings.
GARBAGE. Rejected food waste, including waste accumulation of animal, fruit or vegetable matter used or intended for food or that attends the preparation, use, cooking, dealing or storing of meat, fish, fowl, fruit or vegetables.
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL. Any substance defined as a hazardous material in any city, state or federal ordinance, statute, rule, or regulation.
MISCELLANEOUS WASTE. All other materials, including, but not limited to, manufacturing or trade waste, human or animal waste, dead animals and tires.
OWNER. A person, partnership, corporation, association, estate, trust or other organization which holds title to a unit within the corporate boundaries of the city.
PICKUP LOCATION. Each improved lot and improved parcel of real estate with the city to which service is available under this chapter.
PRUNINGS. Woody wastes and branches up to two inches in diameter and less than four feet long which can be tied into bundles (includes Christmas trees).
REFUSE. General waste materials not associated with food preparation including, but not limited to, ash, cans, bottles, paper, and other miscellaneous refuse.
SOURCE SEPARATION. Segregation of individual types of materials at the point of generation or discard, as opposed to their entry into the mixed waste flow or refuse bin.
UNIT. A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING or TWO-FAMILY DWELLING, as those terms are defined in Ch. 154 Appendix, § 13.02.
USER. The owner and occupant of each unit within the city, and each such use by an owner or occupant shall be deemed a separate user.
YARD WASTE. Grass clippings, sod, leaves, weeds, and garden and hedge trimmings.
(1980 Code, § 53.01) (Ord. 344, passed 7-24-1950; Am. Ord. 1988-34, passed 11-22-1988; Am. Ord. 1991-22, passed 9-25-1991)