[NRO 1975, T. 7, § 401 (Sec. 10-1
of the 1987 Code)]
[Amended 12-14-1999 by Ord. No. O-99-141; 8-13-2002 by Ord. No. O-02-69]
The following words, terms and phrases, when
used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in
this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different
meaning:
Approved by the Board of Health, the Board of Public Works
or their authorized representatives, as applicable.
Any residue, other than salvage, from the burning of combustible
materials.
The biochemical degradation of organic materials to a stable,
sanitary, nuisance free, humus-like material.
A place where refuse is disposed of on or in the ground in
a manner other than the normal accepted practices for sanitary landfill
operations.
Swill and every accumulation of animal, vegetable and other
matter that attends the preparation, handling, consumption, storage
or decay of plant and animal matter, including meats, fowl, birds,
fruit, vegetable or dairy products and the waste wrappers or containers
thereof.
A solid, semisolid, liquid, or contained gaseous waste, or
any combination of these wastes which because of either quantity,
concentration, or physical, chemical or infectious characteristics
may cause or contribute to an increase of irreversible or incapacitating
reversible illness, or pose a present or potential threat to human
health or the environment when improperly treated, stored, disposed
of, or otherwise mismanaged; or which has been identified as a hazardous
waste by the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, office
of waste management using the criteria established under RSA 147:50
I(a), and/or as listed under RSA 147:50 I(e). Such wastes include,
but are not limited to, those which are toxic, corrosive, ignitable,
reactive, irritants, strong sensitizers, or which generate pressure
through decomposition, heat, or other means. Such wastes do not include
radioactive substances that are regulated or controlled by the Atomic
Energy Act of 1954, as amended.
An apparatus, device, container or equipment in which combustible
wastes are ignited and burned.
Any apparatus or equipment used to dispose of combustible
wastes by burning, consisting of three or more refractory lined combustion
furnaces in series, physically separated by refractory walls, interconnected
by gas passage ports or ducts and designed for maximum combustion
of the material to be burned.
Any substance harmful to the health, safety or welfare of
persons including but not limited to garbage, refuse, decayed wood,
sawdust, shavings, bark, lime, ashes, offal, oil tar, chemicals and
other substances other than sewage or industrial wastes.
All putrescible and nonputrescible solid and semisolid wastes,
including garbage, rubbish, ashes, manure, street cleanings, dead
animals, and industrial wastes, but not human excreta.
Nonputrescible solid wastes, excluding ashes, consisting
of both combustible and noncombustible wastes.
Any waste with any sharp edge or point, which, because of
its infectious nature may cause or significantly contribute to an
increase in mortality or an increase in serious irreversible or incapacitating
reversible illness, or pose a substantial present or potential hazard
to human health or the environment when improperly treated, stored,
transported, disposed of, or otherwise managed. This includes, but
is not limited to, needles, syringes, and lancets.
