For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
AIR BASIN. The township is included in the Southeast Pennsylvania Air Basin and is subject to those state and federal regulations concerning air basins.
AIR CURTAIN DESTRUCTOR. A mechanical device which forcefully projects a curtain of air across a pit in which open burning is being conducted so that combustion efficiency is increased and smoke and other particulate matter are contained.
BOARD. The Township Board of Supervisors.
BURNING. The act of consuming by fire to flame, char, scorch or blaze. As used in this subchapter, smoldering shall have the same meaning as burning and any smoldering shall be deemed a burning.
CLEARING AND GRUBBING WASTES. Trees, shrubs and other native vegetation which are cleared from land during or prior to the process of construction. The term does not include demolition wastes and dirt laden roots.
COMPOSTING. The process by which organic solid waste is biologically decomposed under controlled anaerobic or aerobic conditions to yield a humus-like product.
DOMESTIC REFUSE. Waste which is generated from the normal occupancy of a structure occupied solely as a dwelling by two families or less. The term does not include appliances, carpets, demolition waste (insulation, shingles, siding and the like), furniture, mattresses or box springs, paint, putrescible waste, plastics, packaging, solvents, tires or treated wood.
MUNICIPALITY. A city, incorporated town, township, borough, county, municipal authority or other public body created under state law having jurisdiction over the disposal of sewage, industrial wastes or other wastes.
OPEN BURNING. A fire, the air contaminants from which are emitted directly into the outdoor atmosphere and not directed thereto through a flue.
YARD WASTE. Leaves, grass clippings, garden residue, tree trimmings, chipped shrubbery and other vegetative material.
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