For use within this chapter the following items are defined:
CONTAINER: A container for the storage of garbage or rubbish which is: a) provided with a handle and a tight fitting cover; b) watertight; c) substantially made of galvanized iron or other nonrusting material; and d) of a size that may be conveniently handled by the collector.
GARBAGE: Includes all animal, fruit, vegetable and other refuse resulting from the preparation of food and drink.
REFUSE: Includes all garbage, rubbish, ashes or other substances offensive to sight or smell, dangerous to the public health, or detrimental to the best interests of the community, except dead animals not killed for food.
RUBBISH: Includes all other refuse not falling within the term "garbage" except those objects too large to be placed in containers. (Ord. 70, 2-7-1972; amd. 2004 Code)