For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
APPROVED CONTAINER.
(1) A container which does protect the contents from the elements, animals, rodents, is not cracked, has a lid, and the like;
(2) A container which does not exceed a capacity of 50 gallons;
(3) A container which is not unreasonably heavy or cumbersome; and
(4) All containers will be approved by the Public Works Supervisor.
(5) Any container that does not protect the contents from the elements, animals, rodents will not be emptied.
(Prior Code, § 3-901)
GARBAGE.
(1) The articles directly associated with personal consumption and private household use. Such articles shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(a) Food;
(b) Food waste;
(c) CDs;
(d) Single use plastics;
(e) Plastic bags and soft plastics;
(f) Clear plastic and Styrofoam cups;
(g) plastic wrap;
(h) Styrofoam products, packaging, and peanuts;
(i) Plastic container lids and caps; and
(j) Crockery;
(k) *Some items of rubbish, trash, waste - fees apply.
(2) NOT GARBAGE
(a) Acceptable recycling;
(b) Green waste;
(c) Aggregate recycling;
(d) Metal recycling;
(e) Rubbish, trash, waste;
(f) Any other articles which the City Council may determine to be not reasonably capable of being removed in a safe, sanitary, or economical manner.
(Prior Code, § 3-902) (Ord. 741, passed 6-14-2023)