For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BULKY REFUSE. Any appliances, furniture, household fixtures and other similar large items which cannot be contained within a 33-gallon plastic trash bag.
CURBSIDE. Within five feet of the paved and traveled portion of any public street within the city.
RECYCLABLES. Any refuse item which can be recycled for reuse, as determined from time to time, by the Board of Public Works and Safety.
RECYCLE or RECYCLING. A process by which materials that would otherwise become solid waste are collected, separated or processed, and converted into materials or products for reuse or sale.
REFUSE. All putrescible and non-putrescible wastes, except human body wastes, including garbage, rubbish, recyclables, yard waste and any other items of tangible personal property intended by the owner thereof to be discarded.
SOLID WASTE. Any garbage, refuse, industrial lunchroom or office waste and other material resulting from the operation of residential, municipal, commercial or institutional establishments and from community activities, except for:
(1) Human and animal body wastes;
(2) Liquids;
(3) Liquid or water carried wastes which are normally disposed of in sanitary sewer systems;
(4) Hazardous and special wastes as defined by I.C. 13-11-2;
(5) Building materials, appliances, furniture, household fixtures, batteries, tires and/or similar bulky items; and/or
(6) Yard waste.
SOLID WASTE HAULER. Any person, firm, corporation or other legal entity engaged in the collection and transportation of solid waste operating within the city.
YARD WASTE. Organic plant materials generated from the care and maintenance of lawns, yards and gardens, including, but not limited to grass clippings, leaves, hedge and tree trimmings.
(`90 Code, § 5.12.010) (Ord. 96-41, passed - -)