For the purposes of this article, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section.
ASHES. Residue from the burning of wood, coal, coke, or other combustible materials.
GARBAGE. Every refuse accumulation of animal, fruit, or vegetable matter, liquid or otherwise, that attends the preparation, use, cooking, dealing in, or storing of meat, fish, fowl, fruit or vegetables, and containers originally used for foodstuffs.
REFUSE. Garbage, rubbish, or both.
RUBBISH. All other solid waste material and refuse of every character accumulated, including trash, debris, yard waste, ashes, or similar substances.
(Ord. passed 9-20-1977; Ord. 2022-09, passed 8-23-2022)