For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
GARBAGE. The putrescible and vegetable wastes resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking and consumption of food.
RUBBISH. The miscellaneous waste material resulting from housekeeping and ordinary mercantile enterprises, trades, manufacturers, offices and stores, including ashes, cartons, tin cans, metal, small packing boxes and waste papers, excluding discarded materials from building construction or repair or refuse from industrial plants.
SUPERVISOR. The Health Officer for the city or other duly appointed representatives of the City Council.
(1979 Code, § 2.1) (Ord. 34, passed 12-5-1967)