(A) For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ASHES. The residue resulting from the burning of wood, coal, coke or other combustible material.
BULKY RUBBISH. Discarded furniture, large household appliances such as refrigerators, washing machines, bathtubs, sinks and commodes.
CONTRACTING COLLECTOR. The individual, firm, partnership, corporation, association, cooperative enterprise or other entity designated by or contracted with the borough to collect and dispose of all municipal waste and recyclable material generated within the borough.
DISPOSAL. The storage, collection, disposal or handling of refuse.
GARBAGE. All animal and vegetable wastes resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking or consumption of foods.
PERSON. Any natural person, association, partnership, firm or corporation.
REFUSE. All solid wastes except body wastes and shall include garbage, ashes and rubbish.
RUBBISH. Includes glass, metal, paper, plant growth, wood or non-putrescible solid wastes.
(B) In this subchapter, the singular shall include the plural and the masculine shall include the feminine and the neuter.
(2006 Code, § 20-101) (Ord. 73-03, passed 11-12-1973, § 2; Ord. 2013-1, passed 10-7-2013)