For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
GLASS CONTAINERS. All clear , green or brown bottles and jars which are not broken, and which are made from silica or sand, soda ash and limestone, the product being transparent or translucent and being used for packaging or bottling of various substances.
METAL CANS. All aluminum, steel, tin and bi-metal cans.
PLASTIC BOTTLES. All soft drink and beverage bottles, milk, juice and water jugs, detergent and bleach bottles, which are made from polyethylene and known as PET, HDPE, LDPE and PVC plastic.
RECYCLABLES. Material having an economic value in the secondary materials market. The following materials have such economic value and are included as part of the city’s Residential Resource Recovery Program: glass containers; metal cans; and plastic bottles.
(Ord. 1349, passed 6-17-1991)