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Section 15-56 Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Garbage means all domestic wastes of animal, fruit, vegetable, or grain origin that attends or is attributable to the preparation, use, cooking or dealing in, handling or storage of meats, fish, fruits, vegetables, grains and such other organic materials or substances normally to be disposed of from residences, churches, schools, small business establishments, and similar places. Animal excrement, or manure, is also considered as garbage. All other organic materials not specified herein are also considered as garbage if such materials are not stored in such a manner as to prevent fly breeding.

Refuse means organic and inorganic materials small in size and quantity which are generally disposed of simultaneously with garbage and in the same container and which are generated by individuals or businesses. Refuse includes such items as paper, cardboard, clothing, cans, glass, crockery generated by a typical household or business as a part of daily routine but is not intended to include the waste products of a commercial manufacturing operation.

Trash means organic and inorganic waste that is too large or heavy to be routinely broken down, compressed or otherwise disassembled to fit into the normal garbage or refuse containers utilized by a household or business for the collection of its waste. Trash would include, but is not limited to, such items as large appliances, furniture, construction debris, vehicular parts and manufacturing wastes.

Yard debris means the organic material generated by the maintenance of improved ground areas. Yard debris includes, but is not limited to, grass clippings, leaves, pine straw, shrubbery, tree branches, weeds, and similar material.

(Code 1958, 12-3; Ord. of 2-22-88, I(12-3))

Cross reference--Definitions and rules of construction generally, 1-2.