As used in the following sections of this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
"COMPOST BIN." An enclosure constructed of concrete blocks, brick, wood, woven wire or durable plastic which surrounds a compost pile.
"COMPOST PILE." An area in which composting takes place.
"COMPOST." The humus-like product of the process of composting landscape waste, which may be used as a soil conditioner.
"COMPOSTING." The biological treatment process by which microorganisms decompose the organic fraction of landscape waste, producing compost.
"LANDSCAPE WASTES." All accumulations of grass or shrubbery cuttings, leaves, tree limbs and other materials accumulated as the result of the care of lawns, shrubbery, vines and trees.
"RECYCLABLE MATERIAL PROGRAM AREA." All single family detached residences within the village.
"RECYCLABLE MATERIALS." Newsprint, paper, recyclable plastics, aluminum cans and glass (all colors).
"REFUSE." Combustible trash, including but not limited to paper, cartons, boxes, barrels, wood, excelsior, wood furniture, bedding; non-combustible trash including but not limited to metals, tin cans, and pieces of concrete, glass, crockery, other mineral wastes; street rubbish, including but not limited to street sweepings, dirt, catch-basin dirt, contents of litter receptacles - provided refuse shall not include solid wastes resulting from industrial processes and manufacturing operations such as food processing, wastes, boiler house cinders, lumber from lumber processing, scraps and shavings. Notwithstanding anything contained herein above to the contrary, the term "REFUSE" shall not be deemed to include recyclable materials or landscape waste.
(Ord. 90-0-053, passed 6-26-90)