§ 21-1. Definition.  


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  • For the purpose of this chapter, the word "garbage" means the organic waste matter, both animal and vegetable, from houses, kitchens, restaurants, and the like, and comprises chiefly waste food, but also includes ashes, dirty rags and the like. The word "garbage" does not include liquid or human waste that may be drained into the sewer.

    For the purpose of this chapter, the words "bulky items" means any items other than yard waste not placed in an approved container.

    For the purpose of this chapter, the words "yard waste" means tree limbs, vegetation, and leaves originating on the property where the yard waste is set out for collection.

(Ord. No. 1993-55, 4-6-93; Ord. No. 2017-40, § 1(Exh. A), 6-20-17)