713.08 DEFINITIONS.

   (a)   For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply and the words and phrases shall have the meaning respectfully ascribed to them.

      (1)   “Garbage” means all putrescible wastes except of the human body and other water carried wastes and shall include all vegetable and animal wastes resulting from handling, preparation, cooking and consumption of foods. Any containers, except broken glass, that have contained goods or liquids for consumption by humans or other being shall also be classified as garbage.

      (2)   “Refuse” means ashes, crockery, bottles, cans, paper, and other wood pulp products, boxes, rags and other cut vegetation, old or discarded clothing, bedding, rubbish, dirt, old or scrap copper, brass, rope, batteries, pipe, scrap iron, steel or other ferrous or non-ferrous materials, automotive parts and all other similar non-putrescible wastes other than those included in the definition of garbage.

         A.   However, it is agreed and understood that broken glass, except as properly wrapped to prevent cutting of the refuse bags, and fallen trees and any other material or item that cannot be placed within the refuse bags and securely tied for collection thereof are not to be considered refuse, but customers of this system and the holder of the franchise may contract with each other, if they so desire, for the removal of such trees, broken glass and other material and items not considered herein as refuse for collection under the franchise. Pay for this service will be separate and apart from the rates charged for collection of garbage and refuse to the City of Wauseon.

         B.   Wooden boxes, pasteboard cartons, etc. that merchants have and collect from day to day in routine of business shall not be considered refuse.

   (b)   However, notwithstanding the above provisions contained within this Section, the City reserves the right to service City of Wauseon property at all times and unlimited pick-up within the City not more than three times per calendar year. Unlimited pick-up is defined as leaves plus anything other than garbage and refuse as defined in this chapter. In addition, the City maintains exclusive right at any time to pick up dead limbs, trees and other vegetation and storm related debris.
(Ord. 1997-13. Passed 5-5-97.)