As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have
the meanings indicated.
ASHES
The soft solid residue of combustion or any residue from the burning
of any material.
BULK WASTE
An item of solid waste larger than two feet by two feet by four feet
or heavier than 50 pounds.
CARDBOARD
A thick paperboard made of paper pulp, including but not limited
to corrugated boxes, cardboard cartons, pasteboard and similar corrugated
materials.
GARBAGE
Any animal or vegetable refuse or waste matter capable of fermentation
or decay. Without limitation, "garbage" shall include normal, usual kitchen
and household waste primarily from perishable or disposable items such as
leftover food matter; food packaging and containers, including cans, bottles
and magazines; dishes, pots, pans, glass, bottles and crockery and small household
appliances.
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE
Any material, natural or manufactured, which by itself or in concentration
with other like or dissimilar material will contaminate to environmentally
unsafe levels the atmosphere, soil or water, whether above or below the ground.
NEWSPAPERS
A product printed on newsprint, including all newspapers, newspaper
advertisements and comics.
PERSON
Any individual, partnership, association, firm, corporation or any
and all combinations of individuals acting in concert.
RECYCLABLES
Discarded material which may be reclaimed, comprising solid waste
consisting of newspapers, glass bottles and jars and metal food and beverage
cans, plastics and such other materials as designated by resolution of the
Village Board of Trustees.
RECYCLING CENTER
Any combination of structure, machinery and facilities used for the
off-loading of recyclables and the reloading of recyclables into vehicles
for disposal and/or marketing.
RESIDENCE
A building or parcel of land having less than three dwelling units.
RESIDENT
A person residing in a residence.
RUBBISH
Discarded material, including paper boxes, bottles, tin cans, papers,
rags, shoes, metal, rubber and wooden scrap and other material of the same
general nature.
SOLID WASTE
Materials or substances discharged, discarded or rejected as being
spent, useless, worthless or in excess by the owner at the time of such discard
or rejection, except sewage and other highly diluted water-carried materials
or substances and those in gaseous form. Such waste shall include, but is
not limited to, garbage, sludge, rubbish, refuse, trash, ashes, incinerator
residue, street cleanings, dead animals, offal, abandoned vehicles, agricultural
waste, industrial waste, commercial waste and construction and demolition
debris.