For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
APPROVED CONTAINER. A container used for the purpose of open burning consisting of a metal barrel with a 55-gallon capacity or less which meets the specifications attached hereto, made a part hereof and marked as Appendix A to this Chapter 92, or a similar approved container.
BONFIRE. A large fire built outside a containment structure upon the ground for recreational or ceremonial purposes limited to a size of generally no greater than five feet long, five feet wide and five feet in height.
BURN CONTAINER COVER. A metal screen with spaces not more than one-quarter square inch apart that covers the entire open area above the approved container and meets the specifications attached hereto as Appendix A. The screen shall be maintained in good order so as to prevent larger particles from escaping from the approved container during operation.
BURNING. The act of consuming by fire, including, but not limited to, flaming, charring, scorching or blazing. As used in this subchapter, the term SMOLDERING shall have the same meaning as BURNING, and any smoldering shall be considered BURNING.
CAMPFIRE. A small wood fire generally built in an iron ring or similar device outside of a structure for cooking or to create warmth generally limited to a size not exceeding a fuel supply of greater than three feet in diameter and two feet in height.
CLEARING AND GRUBBING WASTE. Trees, shrubs and other native vegetation which are cleared from land. The term CLEARING AND GRUBBING WASTE does not include demolition waste or dirt-laid in roots.
DOMESTIC REFUSE. Waste generated from a dwelling occupied by two families or less. The term DOMESTIC REFUSE does not include household hazardous waste, source separated waste from recyclables, appliances, carpets, demolition waste (insulation, shingles, plaster, siding and the like), furniture, mattresses, box springs, paint, plastics, petroleum products, rubber products, solvents, tires, treated wood, wire or putrescible waste.
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE. Waste considered hazardous within the meaning of the Solid Waste Management Act, 35 P.S. §§ 6018.101 et seq., except that it is produced in lesser quantities then that regulated under the Solid Waste Management Act, or is generated by persons not considered hazardous waste generators within the meaning of the Solid Waste Management Act.
OPEN BURNING. A fire, not directed through a flue, which emits air contaminants directly into the outdoor atmosphere.
PERSON. Any individual, partnership, corporation, association, institution or cooperative enterprise. Under any provision of this subchapter prescribing a fine, imprisonment and/or penalty, or any combination of the foregoing, the term PERSON shall include the officers and directors of any corporation or other legal entity having officers and directors.
RECREATIONAL OR CEREMONIAL BURNING. Open burning which occurs for pleasure, religious, ceremonial, cooking, warmth or other similar purposes, including, but not limited to, bonfires and campfires.
SOURCE SEPARATED RECYCLABLE MATERIALS. Materials that are separated from municipal waste at the point of origin for the purpose of recycling.
STRUCTURE. Any house, dwelling, garage, shed, shelter, or other building as that term is defined in the zoning ordinance of the township.
TOWNSHIP. The Township of Upper Milford Township.
YARD WASTE. Leaves, grass clippings, garden residue, tree trimmings, clipped shrubbery, other vegetative material.
(Ord. 97, passed 6-17-2004)