In the interpretation and enforcement of this chapter, the following
definitions shall apply:
GARBAGE
All kinds of organic refuse resulting from the preparation
of food and all decayed or spoiled food products from any source.
REFUSE
All inorganic matter such as wire or metal, china, crockery,
cloth, wood, ashes and other items of like nature, but not including
leaves, trees, tree limbs, earth, tin, aluminum, glass, paper, tires,
appliances, batteries, waste oil, stone or manure or material obtained
for the demolishing or remodeling of buildings and property.
YARD WASTE
All leaves, grass clippings, garden debris and branches up
to four inches in diameter.
All garbage and refuse offered for collection by the City shall
be placed in a garbage can provided by the City's garbage contractor.
All commercial businesses shall contract garbage and refuse
service with a licensed hauler, and shall provide proof of such upon
request of the City.
It shall be considered unlawful to dispose of residential, commercial or industrial garbage and refuse other than as stated above. No person or business shall place his or its garbage or refuse on another person's property or in a private or public dumpster unless written permission has been obtained from the owner. If a person or business is identified as violating this section, he or it shall be liable for penalties as listed in §
1-4 of this Code.