For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
APPLIANCES/WHITE GOODS. Washers, dryers, refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers, air conditioners, microwave ovens, stoves, cooking units, washing units, or any apparatus that is designed to be used in the home.
APPROVED MEDICAL CONTAINER. A container approved by the city, the County Board of Health, or other agency authorized to give approval.
BULK ITEMS. All appliances, furniture, mattresses, and children's play equipment that will not fit into the disposal unit and requires special pick-up.
CITY. The City of Winchester.
CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL. Any article, item, material, or supply consumed or used in a construction project, and incorporated in the constructed building or structure.
CONTRACTORS. Any paid business or individual or any business or individual that as part of their craft or employment performs work on any property within the city.
CURBSIDE. Adjacent to the street pavement, alley pavement, and gutter within three feet thereof. The Street Superintendent, as required to provide quality service, shall define CURBSIDE.
CUSTOMER. The property owner or occupant of real estate that is entitled to receive solid waste collection by the Sanitation Department as defined herein.
DISPOSAL UNIT. A container with wheels, hinged lid, and lift bar; 96 gallons or less, provided by the city or its agent; for the purpose of disposing of refuse.
DUMPSTERS. Any container larger than 96 gallons used for the collection of any and all types of refuse.
GARBAGE. Includes all refuse; accumulations of animal, fruit, or vegetable matter that attend the preparation, use, cooking, dealing in or storage of meat, fish, fowl, fruits or vegetables; and containers originally used for foodstuffs.
HOUSEHOLD CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS. Waste materials from any interior and exterior household construction; remodeling and repair projects, including, but not limited to, drywall, plywood, and paneling pieces; lumber, and other building materials; windows, doors, cabinets, carpeting disassembles, bathroom and kitchen fixtures.
HUMAN DISCHARGE. Includes, but is not limited to, bodily waste, urine, blood, saliva, partially digested food, or skin.
MEDICAL WASTE. Any medical instrumentality or substance used in the treatment or care of human or animal illness or injury. This includes, but is not limited to, syringes and needles, gauze and bandages, fluid bags, catheters, swabs, or cotton used in the care or treatment of human injuries or illnesses.
MULTI-FAMILY DWELLINGS. Any and all structures or complexes with more than four apartments, condos, town homes, or any similar structure.
PATRON. Refers to both residential PATRON and non-residential PATRON.
(1) RESIDENTIAL PATRON. Any person residing in the city corporate limits.
(2) NON-RESIDENTIAL PATRON. Any firm or corporation producing any type of waste material covered by the regulation of this chapter.
(3) In the case of a firm or corporation, PATRON is constructed to mean the principal agent, officer, or employee responsible for the firm or corporation.
RECYCLABLES. Paper, cartons, boxes, tin cans, aluminum, glass bottles, and plastics.
REFUSE. Garbage, trash, debris, rubbish, litter, ashes, solid waste, or other items having little or no value, which are intended to be disposed of by transportation to a solid waste sanitary landfill.
SEALED. Properly and securely closed to prevent contents from easily spilling or removal without intentional opening.
SOLID WASTE. Appliances, ashes, garbage, refuse, trash, rubbish, and/or debris.
TRASH, RUBBISH, AND DEBRIS. Combustible refuse, including, but not limited to, barrels, wood, tree branches, yard trimmings, furniture, and other wood or combustible articles including bedding, plastic and non-combustible refuse.
UNIT. Each and every lot, parcel of real estate, or building that is entitled to receive solid waste disposal services within the city, pursuant to this chapter.
YARD WASTE. Leaves, limbs, sticks, and other vegetative matter; plants, trees, or grass clippings.
(Ord. 2011-3, passed 4-4-11; Am. Ord. 2013–11, passed 11-18-13)