§ 11-1. Definitions.

For the purposes of this chapter, the following works, terms and phrases shall have the meanings hereinafter ascribed to them respectively in this section:

Applicant: Corporations and both male and female individuals.

Brush: Hedge clippings, tree trimmings and branches, provided the limb size is not larger than twelve (12) inches in diameter.

Compost sites: Locations on household property for the controlled biological decomposition of selected organic matter, such as grass clippings, leaves, hedge trimmings, vegetable matter, and any nonfat or meat products in a manner resulting in an innocuous final product.

Garbage container: A container constructed of metal or plastic having a volume not exceeding forty (40) gallons, which is secure against animals and insects.

Garbage and refuse: Solid waste from residential, commercial, industrial and community activities, excluding recyclable materials, yard waste, brush, hazardous wastes, auto trucks, street sweepings, ashes, construction debris, mining waste, sludge, tires, lead acid batteries, motor and vehicle fluids and filters, and other materials collected, processed, and disposed of as separate waste streams.

Household: A single-family dwelling or single apartment unit, including apartments and units in commercial and industrial buildings.

Recyclable materials: All items of refuse designated by the city to be part of an authorized recycling program and which are intended for transportation, processing and remanufacturing or reuse.

Yard waste: Grass clippings, leaves, vegetable or garden matter that can be biologically decomposed resulting in an innocuous final product.

(Ord. No. 89-20, § 2, 11-14-89; Ord. No. 97-11, § 1, 6-10-97)