For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ANIMAL WASTE. Any accumulation of waste, manure, or straw resulting from the transportation, housing, or penning of animals.
COMMERCIAL GARBAGE COLLECTOR or COMMERCIAL GARBAGE HAULER. Any person who hauls or transports any garbage, rubbish, or livestock wastes through or upon the roads of this county for consideration or a fee.
CORRUGATED CARDBOARD. Heavy paper with alternating ridges and grooves.
GARBAGE. All refuse.
GARBAGE COLLECTOR or GARBAGE HAULER. Any person who hauls or transports any garbage through or upon the roads of this county.
LITTER. Garbage, rubbish, waste material, or animal waste improperly disposed of by discarding, abandoning, allowing to accumulate, scattering, or depositing.
PAPER and PAPER PRODUCTS. Paper items including high grade office paper, newsprint, offset paper, bond paper, xerographic bond paper, mimeo paper, duplicator paper, computer paper, magazines, catalogs, advertising supplements, books, junk mail, and envelopes. It does not include chip board; items such as juice boxes, milk cartons, cereal boxes, mix boxes, tissue boxes, shoe boxes, soda and beer cartons; and the like.
PLASTIC CONTAINER. Any formed or molded container having a neck that is smaller than the body of the container, composed predominately of plastic resin.
RECYCLABLE COLLECTOR. Any person who collects or receives recyclable materials from another person or persons for a consideration or a fee and/or for the purpose of resale.
RECYCLABLE MATERIALS. Materials or products that may be readily separated from the solid waste stream and may be used or reused as a substitute for raw materials or other items, including, but not limited to, aluminum, glass, paper, plastic, tin, and steel.
RECYCLING COLLECTION FACILITY. An established facility where recyclable materials are collected for shipment offsite with no processing. Fully enclosed automated self-serve aluminum collection machines are considered RECYCLING COLLECTION FACILITIES. Facilities that handle recyclable hazardous materials or waste petroleum products are considered RECYCLING COLLECTION FACILITIES.
RECYCLING PROCESSING FACILITY.
(1) An established facility where recyclable materials are collected and/or processed by sorting, volume reduction, containment, or other preparation for shipment offsite.
(2) Source separation in clear plastic bags by:
(a) Newspapers;
(b) Corrugated cardboard;
(c) Plastic containers, metal containers, and aluminum; and
(d) All other paper and paper products.
SOLID WASTE. SDCL § 34A-6-1.3
SOLID WASTE TRANSFER FACILITY. A fixed facility where solid waste from collection vehicles is consolidated and temporarily stored for subsequent transport to a permanent disposal site.
SPECIAL WASTE. Asbestos, gasoline, fuel oil or waste oil, contaminated soils, materials, sediments, and the like; co-mingled gasoline and fuel oil and/or waste oil contaminated soils, materials, sediments, and the like; and anti-freeze contaminated soils, materials, sediments, and the like.
TREE, BRUSH, and GARDEN WASTE. Tree branches, brush, wood, wood shavings, and garden waste.
YARD WASTE. Grass clippings and leaves.
(Ord. 9603-02, passed 3-26-1996)