For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ASHES. Residue resulting from the burning of wood, coal, coke or other combustible material which has no live embers.
CONTAINER, BULK. A metal receptacle of not less than one-half cubic yard nor more than six cubic yards in size. The receptacle is to be constructed according to city specifications and standards.
CONTAINER, REFUSE. A rollcart receptacle of metal and plastic construction having water-tight fitting lids, handles sufficient for safe and convenient use, and an approximate capacity of 90 gallons.
GARBAGE. All putrescible animal or vegetable wastes resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking and consumption of food in any private dwelling house, multiple dwelling, hotel restaurant, building or other institution.
REFUSE, BULK. Leaves grass, trees, shrubbery, garden trimmings, discarded household furniture and appliances, beddings, mattresses and abandoned motor vehicles. For the purpose of this chapter, an ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE is defined as one that has for a period of more than 48 hours been in a state of disrepair and is incapable of being moved under its own power.
REFUSE, HAZARDOUS. Cleaning fluids, crank case oils, cutting oils, paints, plastics, explosives, acids, caustics, poisons, drugs, radioactive materials, fine powdery earth used to filter cleaning fluid, infected material and refuse of similar nature.
RESIDENTIAL UNIT, MULTIPLE. A duplex, apartment or group of apartments under a single roof and used for dwelling places for more than one family.
RESIDENTIAL UNIT, SINGLE. A dwelling occupied by one family.
RUBBISH. Cardboard, plastic, metal or glass food containers, waste papers, rags, sweepings, small pieces of wood, rubber, leather and similar waste materials that ordinarily accumulate around a home, business or industry. It shall not include garbage, ashes, bulk refuse, dead animals, hazardous refuse, industrial waste or construction waste resulting from the building, addition to or alteration of any building.
WASTE, BUILDING. Refuse or residue resulting directly from building, construction, repair, demolition or alteration; from grading, stumping or other incidental work in connection with the clearing of any premises; or from replacement of building equipment or appliances.
WASTE, INDUSTRIAL. Residue resulting directly from industrial or manufacturing operations.
(1995 Code, § 4-21) (Ord. passed 4-25-1966; Ord. passed 3-18-1991)