For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
GARBAGE. Putrescible animal and vegetable wastes resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking, and consumption of food.
PRIVATE COLLECTORS. Persons engaged in the collection and transportation of refuse from residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, or other establishments for compensation.
REFUSE. All putrescible and non-putrescible solid wastes of the town, including trash, garbage, ashes, rubbish, street cleanings, and solid wastes generated from manufacturing, industrial, commercial, and agricultural activities and any other business or profession.
STORAGE AREA. An enclosed area on private property of commercial, industrial, institutional, or other establishment used for the storage of refuse.
TOWN COLLECTORS. Persons contracted by the town engaged in the collection and transporting of refuse.
(1998 Code, § 30-31)