For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BAGS. Plastic or biodegradable sacks designed to store refuse with sufficient wall strength to maintain physical integrity when wet or dry and when lifted by their top. The total weight of a BAG and its contents shall not exceed 35 pounds.
BULK WASTE. Stoves, refrigerators, water tanks, washing machines, furniture and other waste materials with weights or volumes greater than those allowed for containers.
CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS. Waste building materials resulting from construction, remodeling, repair or demolition operations that cannot be bagged, bundled nor placed within a container as herein described.
CONTAINER. A receptacle with a capacity of more than 20 gallons but less than 35 gallons constructed of plastic, metal or fiberglass, having handles of adequate strength for lifting and having a tight fitting lid capable of preventing entrance into the container by vermin and other animals. The mouth of a CONTAINER shall have a diameter greater than or equal to that of the base. The weight of a CONTAINER and its contents shall not exceed 75 pounds.
HAZARDOUS WASTE. Any chemical, compound, mixture, substance or article that is designated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency or appropriate agency of the state to be “hazardous” as that term is defined by or pursuant to federal or state law. For purposes of this contract, tires shall be considered HAZARDOUS WASTE.
RESIDENTIAL UNIT. A dwelling within the corporate limits of the town, served by or adjacent to publicly dedicated roadways, occupied by a person or group of persons. A RESIDENTIAL UNIT shall be deemed occupied when either water or domestic light and power services are being supplied thereto. Specifically excluded hereunder are trailer or mobile home parks, churches, apartment complexes (three units or more), lodges, businesses, schools and manufacturing or industrial users.
SOLID WASTE. The following matter generated by a producer at a residential unit: all kitchen waste, including cans, bottles, household food, accumulation of animal food and vegetable waste matter attendant to the preparation, use, cooking and serving of foods; general household trash and refuse, including bottles, tin cans, boxes, cartons and newspapers and magazines. Tires are expressly excluded. Currently, Christmas trees are expressly included herein, and need not be bagged, bundled or placed within a container.
WHITE GOODS. Any waste items containing Freon (i.e., refrigerators) or other hazardous waste as defined above.
YARD WASTE. The following matter generated by a producer at a residential unit: grass clippings, weeds, bushes and tree branches and other materials of waste commonly generated by yard and garden residential maintenance specifically excluded herein are leaves.
(Ord. 95-40, passed 12-18-1995)