§ 18-116. Definitions.

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

Ashes means the residue from the burning of wood, coal, coke or other combustible materials.

Garbage means putrescible animal, fish, fowl, fruit and vegetable wastes resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking, storage and consumption of food. The term "garbage" also includes animal excrement.

Litter means any garbage, rubbish, ashes, waste material of any kind or other substance thrown, placed or allowed to remain on the ground, public streets, sidewalks or any public or private property, or in any other manner constituting a nuisance.

Refuse means all putrescible and nonputrescible solid wastes, including garbage, rubbish, ashes, street cleanings and commercial and industrial wastes.

Rubbish means nonputrescible solid wastes, excluding ashes, consisting of both combustible and noncombustible waste material resulting from housekeeping, business enterprises and institutions, and includes, among other items, paper, cardboard, packing boxes, cartons, excelsior, tin cans, bottles, glassware, earthenware, rubber, rags, wood, leather, grass, leaves, furniture, household appliances and other similar material.

(Code 1989, § 1840.01)