§ 26-1. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Ashes means the residue resulting from the burning of wood, coal, coke or other combustible material. This definition excludes ashes resulting from industrial processes.

Authorized commercial collector means a person, firm or corporation licensed to collect, convey and dispose of refuse in accord with the laws of the state.

Bimetal container means an empty food or beverage container consisting of ferrous sides and bottom and an aluminum top.

Building or accessory structure means a building or other structure constructed, existing and used in conformity with the zoning, building and fire prevention ordinances, codes and regulations of the town.

Bulky waste means large household appliances, such as stoves, refrigerators, television sets, washing machines or the equivalent in size in; furniture and furnishings, plumbing fixtures, large crates, tools, machinery or parts thereof and similar items.

Construction and demolition waste means lumber, roofing, material, sheathing, rubble, broken concrete, plaster and brick, conduit, pipe, wire, insulation and similar material which results from a construction, demolition or remodeling process.

County means the County of Ripley and its regulatory agencies.

Disposal bag means any plastic bag designed specifically for the purpose of containing and disposing of waste material.

Dwelling unit means any room or group of rooms located within a building and forming a single habitable unit with facilities which are used or intended to be used for living, sleeping, cooking and eating by one family.

Garbage means all animal and vegetable waste solids resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking and consumption of foods.

Glass containers means clean bottles and jars made of clear, green or brown glass. Expressly excluded are noncontainer glass and porcelain and ceramic products.

Household rubbish means paper, wood, excelsior, plastics, rags and cloth, leather, rubber, metals, tin cans, metal foils, ceramics, crockery and similar items normally produced by or originating from private residential occupancy; provided, however, that the items set forth herein need not be produced by or originate from a residence to be classed as household rubbish so long as such waste is similar to the waste produced by or originating in a residence as to size, weight and material.

Industrial and commercial waste means any material or substance which is a waste byproduct of the industrial or commercial process and shall include packaging materials and equipment used in the delivery or shipment of goods to or from the industrial or commercial site.

Municipal collection service means a collection service established and operated by a private collection service under contract with the town.

Noncollectable waste means includes poisons, acids, caustics, explosives and other hazardous material that may cause damage or injury to collection equipment or personnel; human or animal excreta; and dead animals.

Refuse means all solid wastes, except body wastes, and shall include, but not be limited to, ashes, rubbish, garbage, industrial and commercial wastes and junk, except that the term "refuse" shall specifically exclude hazardous waste.

Rubbish means solid waste exclusive of garbage (e.g., plant material, wood or nonputrescible solid waste).

State means the State of Indiana and its regulatory agencies.

Vehicle means any device in, upon or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a public highway, excepting devices moved by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks.

(Ord. No. 2006-03, art. I, § C, 4-13-2006)