For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
COLLECTION PRACTICES POLICY. The policy, as amended from time to time, governing the pre-collection and collection of solid waste and other items by the city and governing items which the city will not collect. This policy is on file with the Director.
CONTAINER, BULK (ALSO KNOWN AS A DUMPSTER). A metal receptacle of a size and design approved by the Director for use by business and industrial concerns. BULK CONTAINERS are further regulated by the Director in accordance with the collection practices policy.
CONTAINER, REFUSE (ALSO KNOWN AS A ROLLOUT CONTAINER). A rollout receptacle of metal or plastic construction having water tight fitting lids, handles sufficient for safe and convenient use, and a capacity of not less than 95 gallons. ROLLOUT CONTAINERS are issued by the city in accordance with the collection practices policy.
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.
RECYCLABLES. Materials suitable for treatment or processing for reuse. RECYCLABLES are collected in accordance with the collection practices policy.
REFUSE, BULK. Discarded household furniture and appliances, bedding and mattresses.
REFUSE, HAZARDOUS (HAZARDOUS WASTE). Cleaning fluids, crank case oils, cutting oils, paints, plastics, explosives, acids, caustics, poisons, drugs, radioactive material, soiled infant diapers, feces, urine 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.
RUBBISH. Cardboard, plastic, metal or glass food containers, waste paper, rags, sweepings, small pieces of wood, excelsior, rubber, leather and similar waste materials that ordinarily accumulate around a home, business or industry. RUBBISH shall not include garbage, bulk refuse, dead animals, hazardous refuse, industrial waste or construction waste resulting from the building, addition to or alteration of any building.
SCRAP MATERIALS. Any item creating a littered condition including, but not limited to, dilapidated furniture, appliances, machinery, equipment, building materials, automotive parts, tires or other similar items which are either in a wholly or partially rusted, wrecked, junked, dismantled or inoperative condition.
WASTE, BUILDING. Refuse or residue resulting directly from the building, construction, repair, demolition or alteration of any premises; from grading, stumping or other incidental work in connection with the clearing of any premises; or from replacement of building equipment or appliances. BUILDING WASTE (also called BUILDING MATERIALS OR CONSTRUCTION WASTE) will not be collected, except in accordance with the collection practices policy.
WASTE, INDUSTRIAL. Residue resulting directly from industrial or manufacturing operations.
WASTE, YARD. Leaves, grass, trees, shrubbery and garden trimmings. YARD WASTE is collected in accordance with the collection practices policy.
(Code 2019, § 8-1) (Ord. passed 4-11-1966; Ord. passed 11-5-1984; Ord. passed 1-28-2019)