§ 53.01 DEFINITIONS.

   For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

   GARBAGE. Wastes resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking and consumption of foods, wastes from the handling, storage and sale of produce.

   REFUSE.

      (1)   Combustible trash, including, but not limited to paper, cartons, boxes, barrels, wood, excelsior, tree branches, yard trimmings, wood furniture and bedding;

      (2)   Noncombustible trash, including, but not limited to metals, tin cans, metal furniture, dirt, small quantities of rock and pieces of concrete, glass, crockery and other mineral waste;

      (3)   Street rubbish, including, but not limited to street sweepings, dirt, leaves, catch-basin dirt and contents of litter receptacles; and

      (4)   Refuse shall not include earth and wastes from building operations, nor shall it include solid wastes resulting from industrial processes and manufacturing operations, such as boiler-house cinders, lumber, scraps and shavings.

(Prior Code, § 51.01) Penalty, see § 53.99