For the purpose of this article, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
Garbage. Organic waste matter from residential area; it comprises chiefly waste food. “Garbage” does not include moisture that may be drained in the sewer.
Industrial byproduct waste. Any garbage, refuse, bulky items, and other solid waste items accumulated as a result of industrial activities, processes or product distribution for disposal.
Recyclables. Glass jars and bottles, aluminum beverage cans, steel cans, cardboard, plastic #1 and #2, newsprint, magazines and other material for which a post-consumer recycling market exists.
Refuse. Ashes, tin cans, dirty rags, trash, house sweepings, paper, paper cups, shavings, bottles and other rubbish.
Solid waste collection services. The collection of garbage, refuse, recyclables, trash or other solid waste items which are collected by the city pursuant to the ordinances, rules and regulations established in this chapter or in rules and regulations adopted by the Public Works Director or City Manager pursuant to authority in this chapter.
(Ord. No. 2339, § 1, passed 6-13-1991; Ord. No. 2685, § 1, passed 7-8-1993; Ord. No. 08-72, § 1, passed 6-12-2008)