For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BAG. Must contain a minimum of one and one-half mil. plastic.
CONTAINER. A 95-gallon poly-cart, provided by refuse collector.
GARBAGE. All putrescible wastes, except sewage and body wastes, including all meat, vegetable, and fruit refuse from any premises within the town’s limits.
PERSON. Any institution, public or private corporation, individual, partnership, or other entity.
PREMISES. Land, buildings, or other structures, vehicles, watercraft, or parts thereof, upon or in which refuse is stored.
REFUSE. All solid wastes, including garbage and trash.
TOWN HEALTH OFFICER. The person so designated to act by the town’s Board of Trustees, at a compensation also set by the town’s Board of Trustees, if any.
TRASH. Rubbish of all nature and character, including but not limited to tin cans, bottles, papers, boxes, but excluding the following:
(1) Debris from construction or repair;
(2) Leaves, trees or any portion thereof, grass clippings, or any yard waste;
(3) Industrial waste, chemicals, hazardous or combustible material;
(4) Burnt trash and/or ashes;
(5) Rocks;
(6) Carcasses of dead animals;
(7) White goods (appliances); and
(8) Any other material the town’s representatives determines likely to cause damages to equipment or injury to persons collecting same.
(Prior Code, § 17-501)