For the purpose of this chapter, definitions of words contained in G.S. § 130A-290 shall have the meanings ascribed therein. The following definitions are additionally defined words not contained in the statutory definitions, and shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS. The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners, hereafter referred to as the BOARD.
BUILDING MATERIALS. Lumber, bricks, plaster, loam, and other substances accumulated as a result of repairs to an existing building or the construction of a new building, and demolition wastes of old buildings or structures.
BULK CONTAINER. A metal container of not less than one-half cubic yard. The container is to be of tight construction and constructed so that it may be handled and emptied by a special truck.
CASUALTY DAMAGE. Damage to or loss of property due to a sudden or unexpected event.
COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL ESTABLISHMENT. Any office, retail store, wholesale store, bottling plant, printing establishment, private club, hospital, group of mobile homes, apartment, group of apartments, religious, charitable, or government office, or similar establishment, provided, however, that the establishment shall not be construed to refer to individual mobile homes or individual apartments.
COVERED. Encased by a tarpaulin, camper cover, metal cover, rigid cover, plastic, canvas, or other suitable material that is secured to prevent spillage, leakage or materials from blowing from the vehicle. Solid waste in plastic bags shall not be considered COVERED.
DEMOLITION LANDFILL. A landfill that is limited to receiving concrete, brick, wood, and uncontaminated earth.
GARBAGE RECEPTACLES. Receptacles for garbage constructed of metal or plastic, of substantial construction, watertight, rodent-proof, with tight-fitting lids, provided with handles sufficient for safe and convenient handling, kept in serviceable condition, and covered at all times.
HAZARDOUS WASTE. A solid waste, or combination of solid wastes, that because of its quantity, concentration, or physical, chemical, or infectious characteristics may:
(1) Cause or significantly contribute to an increase in serious irreversible or incapacitating reversible illness; or
(2) Pose a substantial present or potential hazard to human health or the environment when improperly treated, stored, transported, or disposed of, or otherwise managed.
INDUSTRIAL ESTABLISHMENTS. Factories, processing plants, and other manufacturing enterprises.
MANUFACTURED HOME PARK. Land used or intended to be used, leased, or rented for occupancy by three or more manufactured homes, which are mounted on a permanent frame, anchored in place by a foundation or other stationary supports, and to be used for living purposes.
OPERATING PROCEDURES MANUAL. Document containing expanded and detailed information concerning county rules and regulations for landfill operation, scale house policies, office procedures, and other areas as determined by the Solid Waste Manager.
PUTRESCIBLE WASTE. Solid waste capable of being decomposed by microorganisms with sufficient rapidity as to cause nuisances from odors and gases, such as kitchen wastes, offal, and carcasses.
RECYCLING AND CONVENIENCE SITE. A manned dropoff site provided by the county for disposal of household refuse and recyclables.
RESIDENTIAL UNIT, MULTIPLE. Any duplex, group of apartments, or group of mobile homes.
RESIDENTIAL UNIT, SINGLE. Any dwelling place occupied by one family.
RUBBISH. Combustible and noncombustible waste materials, except garbage, but including paper, rags, cartons, boxes, wood, excelsior, rubber, leather, tree branches, yard trimmings, tin cans, metals, mineral matter, glass, crockery, dust, the residue from the burning of wood, coal, coke, and other combustible materials or similar materials.
SOLID WASTE COLLECTOR. Any person or firm who collects or transports solid wastes by authority granted by the county.
WASTE. Litter, rubbish, refuse, building material, garbage, and miscellaneous unusable or unwanted materials.
(Ord. passed 9-18-2017)