For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
OWNER. Any persons, corporation, partnership, or entity such as a condominium or homeowners association, jointly and severally having an ownership interest in a multi-family property or otherwise being responsible for the collection of solid waste generated therefrom.
PRIVATE SCAVENGER. Any person, firm, or corporation engaged in the removal of solid waste, compostable material, and/or recyclable material from any location within the Village not covered by either an exclusive collection contract between the Village and a contracted hauler, or a franchise agreement between the Village and a franchised hauler.
RECYCLABLE MATERIAL. The term includes: newspaper, aluminum, clear glass (flint), green and amber glass, HDPE (milk jugs), PET plastics, cardboard, and such other materials as may be further provided from time to time by the Village President and Board of Trustees.
RECYCLING. The process by which materials that would otherwise be disposed of or discarded are collected, separated, or processed and returned to the economic mainstream in the form of raw materials or products.
SOURCE SEPARATION. A process that separates recyclable material from other refuse prior to collection for the purpose of recycling such materials.
(Ord. 91-1786, passed 10-24-91; Am. Ord. 94-1889, passed 9-27-94)