[Ord. No. 6849 §1, 12-16-1996; Ord. No. 6939 §1, 7-26-1999]
A. APPLIANCE APPROVED INCINERATOR BULKY RUBBISH CEREAL BOXES CITY COLLECTION COMMERCIAL SOLID WASTE DEMOLITION AND CONSTRUCTION WASTE DWELLING UNIT GLASS HAZARDOUS WASTE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE MULTIPLE-HOUSING FACILITY OCCUPANT PAPER PERSON PLASTIC PROCESSING SOLID WASTE1. 2. SOLID WASTE CONTAINER1. 2. 3. 4. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT STORAGE TRANSPORTATION USER1. 2. YARD WASTE
For the purposes of this Article, the following terms shall be deemed to have the meaning indicated below:
Machines common to household use and includes ranges, ovens, cooktops, refrigerators, dishwashers, clothes washers and dryers, microwave ovens, water heaters, furnaces, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, humidifiers, television sets, lawn mowers, stereo systems, vacuum cleaners, video cassette recorders, radios and any other devices used in the home that contain a gasoline engine, electric motor or require electricity to properly operate.
An incinerator which complies with all current regulations of the responsible local, State and Federal air pollution control agencies.
Non-putrescible solid wastes consisting of combustible and/or non-combustible waste materials from dwelling units, commercial, industrial, institutional or agricultural establishments which are either too large or too heavy to be safely and conveniently loaded in solid waste transportation vehicles by solid waste collectors with the equipment available therefor.
The outer box usually containing breakfast cereal, but also the same box material used to package other dry foods, provided it has not been impregnated with wax or plastic.
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Removal of solid waste from the designated pickup location to the transportation vehicle.
Solid waste resulting from the operation of any commercial, industrial, agricultural, retail or service business located upon any premises including premises used in whole or in part as a residential dwelling.
Lumber, wallboard, tile, brick, block, roofing material, plumbing fixtures, wire and other materials commonly found in the residential structures, accessory buildings, fences and landscaping structures; provided that such waste is generated by a residential user of the City's solid waste management system, as defined herein.
Any room or group of rooms located within a structure and forming a single habitable unit with facilities which are used or are intended to be used for living, sleeping, cooking and eating.
Any of the large class of materials with highly variable mechanical and optical properties that solidify from molten state without crystallization, that are typically based on silicon dioxide, boric oxide, aluminum oxide or phosphorus pentoxide, that are generally transparent or translucent which are formed into containers in which food, beverages, liquids, powders and other materials are stored or preserved. Any object generally considered glass by the general population is included in this definition.
Any waste or combination of wastes, as determined by the commission by rules and regulations, which, because of its quantity, concentration, or physical, chemical or infectious characteristics, may cause or significantly contribute to an increase in mortality or an increase in serious irreversible, or incapacitating reversible, illness, or pose a present or potential threat to the health of humans or the environment
Oil-base paint and water-base paint, thinners, pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, motor oil, auto and furniture polish. Any material generally available at over-the-counter general merchandise retail stores in the local area and considered household materials is included in this definition.
A housing facility containing more than one (1) dwelling unit under one (1) roof.
Any person who, alone or jointly or severally with others, shall be in actual possession of any dwelling unit or of any other improved real property, either as owner or as a tenant.
Any thin sheet of material made of cellulose pulp, derived mainly from wood, rags, certain grasses, processed into flexible leaves or rolls by deposit from an aqueous suspension and used chiefly for writing, printing, drawing, wrapping and covering walls. Any object generally considered paper by the general population is included in this definition.
Any individual, partnership, co-partnership, firm, company, corporation, association, joint stock company, trust, estate, political subdivision or organization of any kind or their legal representative, agent or assigns.
Any of the various complex organic compounds produced by polymerization capable of being molded, extruded or cased into various shapes and films or drawn into filaments used in textile fibers and lines and ropes and includes such materials formed into containers for the storage or preservation of food, beverages, liquids, powders or other materials. Any object generally considered plastic by the general population is included in this definition.
Incinerating, composting, baling, shredding, salvaging, compacting and other processes whereby solid waste characteristics are modified or solid waste quantity is reduced.
Garbage, refuse and other discarded materials including, but not limited to, solid and semisolid waste materials resulting from industrial, commercial, agricultural, governmental and domestic activities, but does not include hazardous waste as defined in Sections 260.360 to 260.432, RSMo. recovered materials, overburden, rock, tailings, matte, slag or other waste material resulting from mining, milling or smelting.
Commercial solid waste. Solid waste resulting from the operation of any commercial, industrial, institutional or agricultural establishment, including "multiple-housing facilities" as defined herein, with two (2) or more dwelling units and all facilities utilizing "multiple user solid waste containers" as defined herein.
Residential solid waste. Solid waste resulting from the maintenance and operation of dwelling units, including "multiple-housing facilities" as defined herein, with four (4) dwelling units or less provided that such facility utilizes separate solid waste containers for each dwelling unit.
Receptacle used by any person to store solid waste during the interval between solid waste collections.
Non-disposable solid waste container (residential). A solid waste container of a type originally manufactured for residential solid waste, having not more than thirty-three (33) gallons nor less than twenty (20) gallons in nominal capacity, which is leakproof, waterproof and fitted with a fly-tight lid. The container shall be of lightweight and sturdy construction with handles, bails or other suitable lifting devices or features with tapered sides for easy emptying. The weight of any individual container and contents shall not exceed seventy-five (75) pounds. Galvanized metal containers or rubber, fiberglass or plastic containers which do not become brittle in cold weather may be used.
Non-disposable solid waste container (commercial). A solid waste container of a type as approved by the City which shall be waterproof, leakproof and covered at all times.
Disposable solid waste container (residential). A disposable plastic or paper solid waste container of a type specifically designed for storage of solid waste, having not more than thirty-three (33) gallons nor less than twenty (20) gallons in nominal capacity, which is drawn or tied closed.
Multiple user container. Any solid waste container or containers used to store solid waste from two (2) or more residential or commercial users.
The process of discarding or dumping unwanted material, in particular the final deposition of solid waste.
The entire solid waste system of storage, collection, transportation, processing and disposal.
Keeping, maintaining or storing solid waste from the time of its production until the time of its collection.
The transporting of solid waste from the place of collection or processing to a solid waste processing facility or solid waste disposal area.
Any separate, single billable entity under the solid waste management plan.
Residential user. Any person within the City who generates residential waste and who is provided solid waste collection service under the City solid waste management plan.
Commercial user. Any person within the City who generates commercial waste and who is provided solid waste collection service under the City solid waste management plan, including commercial users who contract with private collectors.
Leaves, grass clippings, yard and garden vegetation and Christmas trees. The term does not include stumps, roots or shrubs with intact root balls.