For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DIRECTOR. The Director of Utilities or his or her authorized representatives.
GREASE TRAP WASTES. Grease solids collected from a device used to trap grease resulting from food preparation.
INDUSTRIAL WASTE. The waste from industrial users.
MUDPIT WASTE. Any waste collected in a properly designed interceptor (clarifier) that handles wastes from private or public wash rack or floor slabs used for cleaning or drying of vehicles or machinery.
PUBLICLY-OWNED TREATMENT WORKS (POTW). A treatment works as defined by § 212 of the Clean Water Act, owned by the city. This definition includes any devices and systems used in the storage, treatment, recycling and reclamation of wastewater or industrial wastes of a liquid nature, or that convey wastewater to the wastewater treatment plant, regardless of ownership.
SEPTAGE WASTE. Human excreta, water, scum, septage and food waste from public and private wastewater disposal systems, or holding tanks; impervious vaults, portable or chemical toilets.
WASTE. In general, septage wastes.
WASTE HAULER. A person or firm engaged in the business of cleaning or disposing of waste from public or private waste facilities, including a person or firm that owns and rents or leases portable toilets.
(2011 Code, § 24.1101) (Ord. 2255, passed 8-3-2015; Ord. 2442, passed 2-19-2024)