For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
GARBAGE. Within the meaning of this chapter shall be construed to mean and include rejected food wastes resulting from the cooking or preparing of food for human consumption, and includes every refuse accumulation of animal, fruit or vegetable matter used or intended for food, or that attends the preparation, use, cooking, dealing in or storing or, meat, fish, fowl, fruit or vegetable, but shall not include coffee grounds or other substances not fit for animal consumption.
RUBBISH. Within the meaning of this chapter shall be construed to mean and include rejected waste substances and matters normally resulting from the operation of a household; and includes ashes, tin cans, bottles, bottle caps, glass and similar substances, but shall not include garbage as defined herein.
(1991 Draft Code, § 6-100) (Ord. 8-1948, passed 7-20-1948)
Statutory reference:
Solid waste disposal, see I.C. 36-9-30-1 et seq.