For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
GARBAGE. All organic refuse from the preparation of food, and decayed or spoiled animal or vegetable food from any source.
HAULER. The contracted company hired by the City of Dilworth to provide solid waste and recycling collection in Dilworth.
RESIDENTIAL NO-SORT RECYCLING. Disposal of all paper fibers, plastics, metals, glass commingled into one container. Materials are separated and baled at a material recovery facility (MRF).
RUBBISH. All combustible inorganic refuse matter such as papers, sweepings, rags, grass, wood shavings or from any other source etc., originating from ordinary household or business operations.
TOXIC OR HAZARDOUS WASTES. Substances, whether in liquid, gaseous or solid form, which when collected, stored, transported or disposed of, may be acutely toxic to humans or other animals or plant life, or be directly damaging to property, including, but not limited to, pesticides, acids, caustics, pathological wastes, radioactive materials and similar noxious substances.
WASTE MATERIAL. All noncombustible inorganic refuse matter such as ashes, cinders, sand, earth, metal, concrete, building materials, tires and similar matter, originating from the ordinary household or business operations or from any other source that shall not include body wastes of human or animal origin.
(Ord. 73-5, passed 5-14-1973; Ord. 93-2, passed 5-10-1993; Ord. 19-04, passed 7-8-2019)