For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
GARBAGE. Any discarded materials resulting from handling, processing, storage or consumption of food.
GLASS. Food grade glass bottles, jars and containers and does not include window glass, drinking glasses, Pyrex, chemical bottles, lightbulbs or other non-container glass.
GOOD FAITH. Reasonable efforts to adhere to the policies, standards and rules of this chapter.
HAZARDOUS WASTE/HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. Those wastes or substances defined by statute as being hazardous.
LEAD-ACID BATTERIES. Automotive and related batteries that are comprised of lead plates with an acid electrolyte and does not include nickel-cadmium batteries, dry cell (flashlight) batteries or batteries used in calculators, watches, hearing aids or similar devices.
MAGAZINES. Glossy print materials including catalogs.
MAJOR APPLIANCE. Residential or commercial air conditioner, clothes dryer, clothes washer, dishwasher, freezer, microwave oven, oven refrigerator, furnace, boiler, humidifier, stove, water heater or any other item commonly referred to as a household good.
METAL CANS. Tin coated steel cans, bi-metal cans and aluminum cans used for food and other non-hazardous materials, but excluding aerosol cans and cans that held paint, paint-related products, pesticides or other toxic or hazardous substances.
NEWSPAPERS. Matter printed on newsprint including daily or weekly publications and advertising materials but excludes glossy paper, magazines, catalogs or other similar materials.
NON-RECYCLABLE MATERIAL. All items of waste not recyclable except hazardous waste or hazardous substances.
OVERSIZE AND BULKY WASTE. Large items such as furniture, mattresses, carpeting, construction or demolition of materials of substantial dimensions, brush and other large items whose proportions are not easily reduced.
PREPARATION STANDARDS. Criteria provided establishing acceptable good faith limits for introduction of materials into the recycling center involving transport to the recycling center
RECYCLABLE MATERIAL. Identified materials meeting preparation standards and shall include the following: aluminum cans; glass; paper; cardboard; and plastic. Also other materials determined to have economical markets available.
REFUSE. Combustible and non-combustible materials, including, but not limited to: paper products, wood, metal, glass, cloth and products thereof in unrecoverable conditions; litter and street rubbish not including yard waste; uncontaminated ashes; and building materials such as wood, concrete, glass, plaster and other intermixed materials produced in construction or demolition of structures.
TIRES. Any rubber tires from vehicles, farm equipment and the like.
WASTE OIL. Any contaminated petroleum-derived or synthetic oil including, but not limited to, the following: engine and other mechanical lubricants; hydraulic and transmission fluid; metalworking fluid; insulating fluid; and/or coolant.
WASTE TIRES. A tire that is no longer usable for its original intended purpose because of wear, damage or defect.
YARD WASTE. Leaves, grass clippings, yard and garden debris, including vegetative material.
(BC Ord. 2015-00014, passed 7-6-2015)