As used in this chapter, the following terms shall
have the meanings indicated:
ASHES
The soft 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 and bottles; magazines; and 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. Not included in this definition
are materials printed on glossy or slick papers, whether or not enclosed
with or distributed with newspapers.
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 fewer 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.