TITLE 5: HEALTH AND SANITATION
Section
5-1-1: Definitions
5-1-2: Disposal Required
5-1-3: Container Requirements
5-1-4: Disposal Of Refuse
5-1-5: Frequency Of Collection
5-1-6: Combustible, Explosive Refuse
5-1-7: Use Of Incinerators
5-1-8: Storage Of Garbage And Refuse Containers
5-1-9: Accumulation Declared Nuisance
The following words and phrases used in this chapter shall have the following meanings unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context:
GARBAGE: The animal and vegetable waste resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking, serving and nonconsumption of food.
REFUSE: All putrescible and nonputrescible solids (except body wastes), including garbage, rubbish, ashes and dead animals.
RUBBISH: Nonputrescible solid wastes (excluding ashes) consisting of either:
A. Combustible wastes, such as paper, cardboard, plastic containers, yard clippings and wood; or
B. Noncombustible wastes, such as metal cans, glass and crockery.
(1987 Code § 11-78)
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