For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ASHES. The residue of combustion of any fuel such as wood, coal, coke, charcoal, or any like substance.
COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENT. Includes, but not limited to, businesses, rental residential units (in excess of two units), cooperatives, apartment-style condominiums (in excess of two units), row houses, apartments, churches, etc.
; Am. Ord. 06-006, passed 2-27-06)
CONSTRUCTION RUBBISH. All rubbish and debris resulting from excavation, construction, remodeling, or altering of buildings or structures of any kind.
DIRECTOR. The Director of Public Works.
GARBAGE. All waste animal, fish, fowl, fruit, or vegetable matter incident to the use and storage of foods for human consumption, including spoiled food found within the limits of the city, but excluding food containers.
REFUSE. Any of the foregoing items of waste herein defined.
RUBBISH. All miscellaneous waste material resulting from housekeeping and ordinary mercantile enterprises. Rubbish is further classified as domestic rubbish or commercial rubbish, depending upon its source.
YARD WASTES. General yard and garden waste materials, including branches, twigs, shrub clippings, weeds, and leaves.
(‘83 Code, § 53.01) (Ord. 81-010, passed 5-4-81; Am. Ord. 81-08B, passed 8-3-81; Am. Ord. 06-006, passed 2-27-06; Am. Ord. 21-001, passed 1-25-21)