For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section:
ANIMAL AND AGRICULTURAL WASTE. Principally, the manure and crop residue from various agricultural pursuits, including dairying and the raising of livestock and poultry. Animal waste also includes, in addition to these items mentioned above, waste from stables, kennels, pet pens, chicken coops, veterinary establishments and the like.
ASHES. Residue from the burning of wood, coal, coke, and other combustible material in homes, stores, institutions and small industrial establishments for the purposes of heating, cooking, and disposing of combustible waste material. Ashes are usually composed of a mixture of fine powdery residue, cinders, clinkers and small portions of unburned or partially burned fuel or other materials. Ashes shall contain no live embers or other burning materials. The term ASHES does not include combustion byproducts generated in large production or processing operations.
BRUSH. All limbs, branches or shrubs under six feet in length and six inches in diameter.
BULK CONTAINERS. A metal container of not less than two cubic yards, or larger than six cubic yards adaptable for the town's automatic equipment. The container is to be of tight construction and shall be placed at a location easily accessible by the truck handling equipment.
CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE. Materials such as lumber, bricks, dirt, stone, plaster, foam, roofing, broken concrete, conduit pipe, wire insulation and other substances accumulated as a result of repairs and additions to existing buildings or construction of new buildings.
DEAD ANIMALS. Those animals that die naturally or from disease or are killed accidentally. Condemned animals or parts of animals from slaughterhouses or similar places are not included in this item.
(1) LARGE DEAD ANIMALS. Horses, cows, goats, sheep, hogs and other similar animals.
(2) SMALL DEAD ANIMALS. Dogs, cats, rabbits, squirrels, chickens, rats and other similar animals.
E-WASTE. Computers, computer monitors, televisions, printers and any other type of electronic equipment as well as parts of any of these items.
GARBAGE. Refuse of animal or vegetable food matter resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking and/or consumption of food.
GENERAL BULK WASTE. Items which, because of their size, shape or weight, cannot be placed into standard refuse receptacles or containers.
GENERAL RUBBISH. All refuse, rejected tin cans, old vessels of all sorts, useless litter, discarded clothing and textiles, and all other things naturally included in such term.
INDUSTRIAL ESTABLISHMENT. Any person engaged in manufacturing or processing an item or goods.
INDUSTRIAL WASTE. All waste generated from manufacturing plants, factories, lumber mills, wholesale stores, bottling works, printing establishments, and groups.
INSTITUTION. Hospitals, schools, public, charitable, philanthropic and religious institutions conducted for the benefit of the public or a recognized section of the public.
LEAF SEASON. That period of the year from October 1 through March 31, unless extended by the Public Works Director.
MARKET REFUSE. Putrescible garbage, generally in large quantities, along with some rubbish such as wooden crates and cardboard boxes. It also includes some condemned foods, but not large quantities of spoiled materials. MARKET REFUSE is generated by wholesale and retail stores and markets as a result of the handling, storage and selling of foods.
MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL UNIT. Any duplex apartment or group of apartments used for dwelling purposes for more than one family.
PERSON. Any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company, organization of any kind.
RECYCLING. A process to convert waste materials into reusable material to prevent waste of potentially useful materials, reduce the consumption of fresh raw materials, reduce energy usage, reduce air pollution and water pollution by reducing the need for conventional waste disposal and lower greenhouse gas emissions as compared to plastic production. Recycling is a key component of modern waste reduction.
REFUSE. Any combination of garbage, general rubbish or ashes.
RESIDENTIAL BULK WASTE. Waste which conforms to the definition of general bulk waste, including appliances, furniture, large crates and other similar items generated in residential areas.
RETAIL AND COMMERCIAL. Any office, retail store, restaurant, hotel, government office, or private clubs.
ROLL-OUT CONTAINERS. A plastic, wheeled, 90-gallon refuse receptacle having a tight-fitting attached lid, carrying identification of the town and a designated serial number and whose design, construction and capacity shall be approved by the town. Roll-out containers shall be furnished by the town for residential usage and their use shall be primarily for single-family dwellings of four or fewer units.
SEWAGE TREATMENT RESIDUES. Screenings, grit and de-watered or air-dried sludge from sewage treatment plants and pumpings of cesspool or septic tank sludge.
SINGLE RESIDENTIAL UNIT. Any dwelling place occupied by one family.
SPECIAL WASTE. Hazardous waste and security waste.
HAZARDOUS WASTE. Waste that is dangerous due to its pathological, explosive, flammable, radioactive or toxic nature. It may be either solid, liquid or gaseous.
SECURITY WASTE. Waste that is confidential in nature. Included in this category are confidential documents, negotiable papers and other similar items.
STREET REFUSE. Refuse which accumulates in the streets and gutters and dirt removed from catch basins. It includes dirt, leaves, paper, and other similar items.
WEEDS. All rank or uncultivated vegetable growth or matter which has grown to more than one foot in height or which may give rise to unpleasant odors or obnoxious vapor, or which is liable to become an unwholesome or decaying mass or breeding place for mosquito's or vermin.
YARD WASTE. Prunings, weeds, leaves and yard trimmings such as grass clippings, shrubs, limbs and brush. When collected, it often contains some earth clinging to the roots of grass, weeds and discarded plants, but large quantities of earth are excluded from this category.
(Ord. 16-01, passed 3-7-16)