For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
GARBAGE. All putrescible animal solid, vegetable solid and semi-solid wastes resulting from the processing, handling, preparation, cooking, service or consumption of food or food materials.
INCINERATOR. A mechanical facility used to burn waste substances where combustion factors of temperature, retention time and air are controlled.
MATERIAL. All biodegradable and non-biodegradable substances including garbage, rubbish, ashes, commercial, industrial, and institutional wastes, wood and wood products.
NATURAL GROWTH. Trees, brush or other vegetation in its natural state, either dead or alive.
OPEN. As used in “open burning” means: The products of combustion are emitted directly into the open air without passing through a stack or chimney; or combustion occurs in a device other than an approved incinerator or boiler.
OPEN BURNING. The combustion of any matter in the open or in an open dump.
STACK or CHIMNEY. A flue or conduit connecting an enclosing device with the open air which permits particulates or gases to escape.
WOOD PRODUCTS. Material derived from or consisting of wood or vegetation such as paper, cardboard, rags, boards, branches, brush, grass, leaves and other similar materials.
('71 Code, § 91.05(C)) (Ord. 73-77, passed 12-12-77)