As used in this chapter:
(a) "Aluminum beverage can" means a soda, beer or other lightweight aluminum beverage container.
(b) "Commingled" means the mixed state in which all designated recyclable materials are stored until collected.
(c) "Curb-sort" means a collection technique used by a contractor, whereby "commingled" materials are separated by the operator at the curbside, separating each material into its designated bin on the recycling vehicle.
(d) "Curbside container" means a container having an eighteen-gallon capacity, made from recycled plastic and used for residents to store materials.
(e) "Glass" means clear glass only. It does not include colored glass, pottery, window or plate glass, ceramics or light bulbs, because these items can damage a glass manufacturer's furnace.
(f) "Newsprint" means the "black and white" editorial pages of a daily newspaper only. It does not include "glossy" inserts, office paper or cardboard.
(g) "Plastic milk jugs" means a milk or water jug made of high density polyethylene or HDPE. These containers are coded with the number "2" and the letters "HDPE."
(h) "Plastic soda bottle" means a bottle made of polyethylene terephthalate or PET. These bottles are coded with the number "1" and the letters "PETE."
(i) "Recycling vehicle" means a compartmented, self-contained unit which provides separate storage bins for placement of recyclable materials.
(j) "Steel or tin cans" means a soup, tuna fish or other steel or tin food or beverage can. It does not include gasoline cans, oil cans or aerosol cans of any type.