§ 58-19. Definitions.  


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  • 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:

    Brush means tree and shrub trimmings which are not easily placed in disposable containers.

    Debris means dirt, concrete, rocks, bricks or other waste building materials.

    Disposable container means any plastic bag having no outside dimension of more than four feet and capable of containing garbage or trash, without leaking or emitting odors, and no more than 30 gallon capacity, and which is placed at curbside for removal.

    Garbage means refuse animal or vegetable matter, as from a kitchen or food processing facility; ashes, any other household waste, which is damp or capable of emitting noxious odors.

    Trash means all refuse other than garbage, debris, brush, household furniture and appliances; trash shall include grass clippings, leaves, paper and other household trash except as included in the foregoing definitions.

(Ord. No. 99-06, § I, 8-19-1999)