The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning.
PROCESSING. Incinerating, composting, baling, shredding, salvaging, compacting and other processes whereby solid waste is modified or reduced.
SOLID WASTE. Any garbage, litter, refuse, sludge and other material, including solid liquid, semi-solid or contained gaseous material resulting from industrial, commercial or residential activities.
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY. Any facility that accepts, stores, disposes, processes or transfers municipal solid waste. This includes transfer stations and recycling centers and any other solid waste handling facility.
TRANSFER STATION. Any transportation related facility including loading docks, compaction equipment and other similar facilities where shipments of solid waste are held or transferred during the normal course of transportation.
(1977 Code, § 12-51) (Ord. 93-1, passed 1-25-1993)
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Definitions generally, see § 1-2