For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
GARBAGE. All putrescible wastes, except sewage and body wastes, including all meat, vegetable and fruit refuse, and carcasses of small animals and fowls from any premises within the town limits.
PERSON. Any institution, public or private corporation, individual, partnership or other entity.
PREMISES. Land, buildings or other structures, vehicles, watercraft or parts thereof, upon or in which refuse is stored.
REFUSE. All solid wastes, including garbage and rubbish.
RUBBISH. Tin cans, bottles, papers, tree limbs (which shall be cut into lengths not exceeding three and one-half feet), leaves and the like, from any premises within the town limits.
RUBBLE. Brushwood, cardboard boxes and other bulky earthen, wooden or metal refuse-like materials, longer, larger or heavier than refuse.
TOWN HEALTH OFFICER. Person so designated to act by the Town Board of Trustees, at a compensation also set by the Town Board of Trustees, if any.
(Prior Code, § 17-201)