For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
GARBAGE. Any and all refuse accumulation of animal, fish, fowl, fruit or vegetable matter that results from the preparation, use, cooking of meats, fish, fowl, fruit or other substances, including lawn cuttings, green shrubbery and leaves.
PUBLIC NUISANCE. It shall be a public nuisance to burn any garbage or trash at or on the exterior of buildings in the Town; except that, commercial incinerators may be used for burning of garbage, trash or rubbish upon application and approval of said proposed commercial incinerator by the Town Council, but in all such cases, all such commercial incinerators shall meet the requirements and specifications, in accordance with standards set by the Board of Health, or as set by the Town Council from time to time hereafter. All violations of this chapter shall constitute a PUBLIC NUISANCE.
TRASH and RUBBISH. Material other than garbage resulting from ordinary household and commercial operations including such items as tin cans, glass, bottles, ashes, papers, magazines and newsprint, boxes, rags and small cartons.
(2005 Code, § 70.10)