For the purpose of this chapter, the following words,
terms, phrases and their derivations shall have the meanings given
herein:
ASHES
Includes all residue from the burning of wood, coal, coke
or other combustible materials.
COLLECTION VEHICLE
Includes any vehicle so designed, built, converted or actually
used for the purpose of collecting garbage and refuse.
COMMERCIAL AREA
Includes any area or zone where business enterprises and/or
uses, other than industrial or manufacturing, are located or operating.
DPW
Refers to the Commissioner or Superintendent of the Department
of Sanitation or any individuals designed or employed by either of
them as their respective authorized representatives.
GARBAGE
Includes all putrescible animal and vegetable wastes resulting
from the handling, preparation, cooking and consumption of food and
such readily combustible materials as paper, cardboard, wood, excelsior,
cloth, food containers, cans and bottles.
HOLIDAY
That day on which a holiday is officially designated, recognized
or celebrated by the Board of Trustees as set forth in this chapter
or by resolution of the Board.
LITTER
Garbage, refuse or rubbish as may be defined herein and other
trash or waste material which is thrown or deposited and which tends
to create a danger or nuisance to the public health, comfort, safety,
convenience or welfare.
NEWSPAPERS
All papers sold or distributed at stated intervals, usually
daily or weekly, to convey news, advocate opinions, contain advertisements
and other matters of public interest, but excluding all books, magazines
or other periodicals as well as other paper products of any nature
or description whatsoever.
OPERATE
To pick up, collect, load or otherwise perform collection
and transportation of refuse.
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Any real or personal property other than that used or operated
as a public place or highway or otherwise owned, leased or operated
by the village, another municipality, the State of New York, the United
States or the agents of each or any of them.
REFUSE
Includes all putrescible and nonputrescible solid wastes
(except human wastes or sewage), including garbage, ashes, rubbish
and similar waste materials.
RESIDENTIAL AREA
An area primarily zoned and restricted to residential occupancy
and uses.
RUBBISH
Includes all nonputrescible solid wastes (excluding ashes),
consisting of both combustible and noncombustible wastes such as wood,
stones, crockery, glass, metals, bedding and furniture, tin cans,
magazines, yard clippings and similar materials.
SOLID WASTE
All materials described as garbage, ashes, and rubbish as
defined in this chapter.