As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
GARBAGE
Every refuse accumulation of animal, fruit or vegetable matter,
liquid or otherwise, that attends the preparation, use, cooking, dealing
in or storing of meat, fish, fruit or vegetables.
RUBBISH
Waste material and refuse of every character collected or
accumulated within the township, except garbage, and shall include
by way of enumeration, but not by way of limitation, grass, leaves,
sticks, tree branches, stone, concrete, old boards, broken glass,
used furniture or household appliances, tin cans and newspapers.
[Amended 8-12-1986 by L.L. No. 3-1986]
It shall be unlawful for any person to discard,
drop or throw away any garbage, rubbish or debris in any area owned
by the Village of Hammondsport and used for the purpose of a public
park or cemetery. It shall also be unlawful to discard, drop or throw
away any garbage, rubbish or debris on the entire width between the
boundary lines of every way publicly maintained when any part thereof
is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel.
This chapter is hereby declared to be for the
preservation of peace, health and safety and a police regulation therefor.