For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
“APPROVED COLLECTION CART.” A waste collection cart issued by the waste collection entity awarded the franchise or contract to exclusively collect residential solid waste and recycling in Elsmere.
"ASHES." The residue resulting from the burning of wood, coal, coke, or other combustible material.
"DISPOSAL." The storage, collection, disposal, or handling of refuse.
“EXCESS GRASS/YARD CLIPPINGS.” The cuttings and/or clippings of grass, shrubbery, vines, leaves or other natural materials which result from the care, and/or maintenance of the real estate within the city which accumulation is in excess of one gallon of volume.
"GARBAGE." All animal and vegetable wastes resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking or consumption of foods.
"REFUSE." All solid wastes, except body wastes, and shall include garbage, ashes, and rubbish.
"RUBBISH." Glass, metal, paper, plant growth, wood, or nonputrescible solid wastes.
('76 Code, § 80.01) (Am. Ord. 1716-2016, passed 4-12-16; Am. Ord. 1747-2018, passed 3-13-18; Am. Ord. 1755-2018, passed 6-12-18)