For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates a different meaning.
BLIGHT. Tall (eight inches or above) unkept, uncut grass, weed, undergrowth or other vegetation that when kept uncut and untrimmed creates a danger to public health, safety and welfare.
GARBAGE. Putrescible animal and vegetable waste resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking and consumption of food.
LITTER. Garbage, refuse and rubbish as defined herein and all other waste material which if thrown or deposited as herein provided tends to create a danger to public health, safety and welfare.
RECYCLABLES. All items that are considered appropriate for collection in the recyclable containers distributed throughout the city by the contractor hired to collect solid waste and recyclable material within the city, including, but not limited to, recyclable plastic, glass and paper products.
REFUSE. All Putrescible and nonputrescrible solid wastes (except body waste) including garbage, rubbish, ashes, street cleaning, dead animals, abandoned automobiles and solid market and industrial waste.
RUBBISH. Nonputrescrible solid waste (except body waste) consisting of both combustible and non-combustible waste, such as paper, wrappings, cigarettes, cardboard, tin cans, yard clippings, leaves, wood, glass, bedding, crockery and similar materials.
(1992 Code, § 50.03) (Ord. 11-2003, passed 5-6-2003; Ord. 09-2009, passed 4-7-2009)