For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
FURNACE. Any enclosed device specifically designed for burning any material for the production of heat.
GARBAGE. All putrescible animal and vegetable matter resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking and consumption of food.
INCINERATOR. Any device specifically designed for the destruction by burning of refuse, sewage sludge or other combustible material.
OPEN FIRE. A fire in which any material is burned in the open or in a receptacle other than a furnace or incinerator.
PERSON. Any individual, partnership, association, corporation, department, bureau, agency or other legal entity.
REFUSE. Garbage, rubbish and trade waste.
RUBBISH. Solids not considered to be highly flammable or explosive including, but not limited to, rags, old clothes, leather, rubber, carpets, wood, excelsior, paper, ashes, tree branches, tree leaves, yard trimmings, furniture, tin cans, glass, crockery, masonry and other similar materials.
SALVAGE OPERATION. Any business, trade or industry engaged whole or in part in salvaging or reclaiming any product or material, including, but not limited to, metals, chemicals, shipping containers or drums.
TRADE WASTE. All solid or liquid materials resulting from construction, building operations or the prosecution of any business, trade or industry including, but not limited to, plastic products, cartons, paint, grease, oil and other petroleum products, chemicals, cinders, and other forms of solid or liquid waste materials; provided that TRADE WASTE shall not include any coal refuse associated with the mining or preparation of coal.
(Ord. 139-1988, passed 9-6-1988)