For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
COVER. Anything tarpaulin, plastic or similar which is laid, set or spread securely over all rubbish, garbage, solid waste or miscellaneous refuse, which would otherwise be subject to fell or spill onto roadways, thoroughfares or adjoining property.
GARBAGE. All putrescent waste, including animal and vegetable matter, animal offal and carcasses, and recognizable industrial by-products, exclusive of sewage and human wastes.
MISCELLANEOUS REFUSE. All rubbish and refuse (other than garbage, ashes or dead animals) incident to the ordinary conduct of the household.
RUBBISH. Combustible and non-combustible waste materials except garbage; and the term shall include paper, rags, cartons, boxes, wood, excelsior, tires, rubber, leather, tree branches, yard trimmings, tin cans, metals, mineral matter, glass, crockery, dust, the residue from the burning of wood, coal, coke and other combustible materials or similar materials.
SOLID WASTE. Ashes, building materials, dead animals, garbage, miscellaneous refuse, putrescent waste, furniture, refuse, rubbish, sawdust, spoiled food, tires, trash, waste and other discarded solid materials, including solid waste materials resulting from industrial, commercial, agricultural, residential and community operations and activities, including, but not limited to, bicycles, motorcycles, mopeds, tractors, lawn mowers, automobiles, trailers, trucks, farm machinery, mobile homes, boats, campers and motor homes.
(1979 Code, § L-3) (Ord. passed 7-10-1989)