For the purpose of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section:
CITY HEALTH OFFICER: That person so designated to act by the City Council, at a compensation also set by the City Council, if any.
GARBAGE: All putrescible wastes, except sewage and body wastes, including all meat, vegetable and fruit refuse, and carcasses of small animals and fowl from any premises within the City limits.
PERSON: Any institution, public or private corporation, individual, partnership, or other entity.
PREMISES: Land, buildings or other structures, vehicles, watercraft, or parts thereof, upon or in which refuse is stored.
REFUSE: All solid wastes, including garbage and rubbish.
RUBBISH: Tin cans, bottles, papers, tree limbs (which shall be cut into lengths not exceeding 31/2 feet), leaves, etc., from any premises within the City limits.
RUBBLE: Brushwood, cardboard boxes and other bulky earthen, wooden, or metal refuse-like materials, longer, larger and/or heavier than refuse.
(Prior Code § 17-401)