For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
COMPOSTING. The process of converting raw organic material to humus.
FOOD WASTE. Any food product or food by-product wastes from the household.
HOUSEHOLD REFUSE. Any regular waste produced from the household not considered a food product, including containers, plastics, paper products and the like.
REAR/SIDE LOT LINES, FRONT YARD. As defined in the Zoning Code.
TRASH. A putrescible animal or vegetable waste resulting from handling, preparation, cooking, and consumption of food.
YARD WASTE. Any regular wastes produced from landscaping activities, including lawn trimmings, leaves, brush (less than 1½” diameter), dead floral buds and the like.
(Ord. 401, passed 6-22-1992)