[Amended 5-15-1989 by L.L. No. 4-1989]
A. 
For purposes of this chapter, certain words and phrases shall be construed herein as set forth in this section unless it is apparent from the context that a different meaning is intended. When not inconsistent with the context, the present tense shall include the future, and words used in the plural shall include the singular and vice versa.
B. 
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 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.
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.
MULTIPLE RESIDENCE
A building or parcel of land having four or more dwelling units.
NEWSPAPERS
A product printed on newsprint, including all newspapers, newspaper advertisements and comics. Not included in this definition are magazines, telephone books or other advertising material printed on glossy or slick papers, whether or not enclosed with or distributed with "newspapers."
OFFICER PAPER
Clean unsoiled paper, including noncarbonized untreated computer paper and stationery products; kraft paper materials, corrugated cardboard and pasteboard.
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 designed 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 three or fewer 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, ashes, incinerator residue, street cleanings, dead animals, offal, abandoned vehicles, agricultural waste, industrial waste, commercial waste and construction and demolition debris.