For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BUILDING RUBBLE. Rubble from construction, remodeling and repairs on houses, commercial buildings and other structures, including, but not limited to, stones, brick, plaster, lumber and waste parts.
DEMOLITION DEBRIS. Combustible and noncombustible waste material resulting from the demolition of structures, roadways or other paved surfaces, except hazardous or toxic substances.
FILLING. The placement, without significant voids, of building rubble and/or demolition debris for the purpose of providing a stable raised grade on the property where it is placed, with final cover of at least 24 inches of clean dirt and seeded to prevent erosion.
GARBAGE. Kitchen refuse, decayed waste, dead animals or anything that may decompose and become detrimental to the public health.
HEALTH OFFICER. The Director of the County Health Department or his or her authorized representative.
REFUSE. Garbage and rubbish, except sewage, dirt and manure, from all public and private establishments and residences.
RUBBISH or TRASH. Discarded machinery, chips, pieces of wood, sticks, dead trees, branches, bottles, broken glass, crockery, tin cans, boxes, papers, rags or any other litter or debris that is not an immediate hazard to the health of the residents of the city.
WASTE. Cinders, ashes, plaster, brick, stone, sawdust or sand.
YARD WASTE. Grass and leaves.
(Prior Code, § 6-401)