§ 12-1. Definitions.

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As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

Garbage is putrescible animal and vegetable wastes resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking and consumption of food.

Refuse is all putrescible and nonputrescible solid wastes (except body wastes), including garbage, rubbish, ashes, street cleanings, dead animals, abandoned automobiles, and solid market and industrial wastes.

Rubbish is nonputrescible solid wastes consisting of both combustible and noncombustible wastes, such as paper, wrappings, cigarettes, cardboard, tin cans, yard clippings, leaves, wood, glass, bedding, crockery and similar materials.

Scavenger is one who collects garbage, trash and refuse, whether an independent businessman or city employee.

(Code 1951, §§ 11-13, 26-1(4), (11), (12); Ord. No. 506, § II(4), (11), (12), 5-17-66)

Cross reference

Definitions and rules of construction generally, § 1-2.

                    
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