For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
COMMERCIAL COMPOSTING. The processing of yard waste materials collected from off-site activities and brought to a compost processing facility for the purpose of converting yard waste to a humus, soil-like substance suitable as a soil enhancer and additive.
COMPOSTING. The process of converting soft herbaceous yard waste materials into a humus, dirt-like substance, suitable for use as a soil additive and enhancement. Eligible compostable materials include leaves, grass, garden and vegetable debris, and excludes woody tree debris, animal waste, garbage and refuse, scrap and other such extemporaneous materials.
INCORPORATION. The broadcasting, plowing/disking or blending of yard waste into the soil, to a depth sufficient to prevent blowing or littering.
LAND MANAGEMENT. A process of conducting a program of soil testing and monitoring of soil conditions to identify presence of any soil imbalances, contamination and related problems.
LANDSPREADING. The direct application and incorporation of unprocessed yard waste on tillable land zoned agricultural, for the purpose of soil enhancement and reduction of soil erosion.
RESIDENTIAL COMPOSTING. The private activity of collecting and processing of one’s own yard waste materials, on one’s own lot, according to the guidelines set forth in § 90.02 of this chapter and according to the public health and nuisance ordinances, and converting that yard waste material into a compost to be used on property as a soil enhancer.
YARD WASTE. Leaves, grass clippings and other herbaceous plant materials, but does not include brush, tree trimmings or other woody plant materials.
(1978 Code, § 510.01) (Ord. 90-10, passed 4-16-1990)