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March 3, 1989 • Preliminary Draft REFUSE LICENSING ORDINANCE Subdivision 1. Definitions. The following terms, as used in this Section shall have the meanings stated: A. Garbage: Putrescent animal and vegetable waste resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking and consumption of food. B. Other Refuse: Ashes, non-recyclable glass, crockery, cans, paper, boxes, rags and similar non-putrescent materials. C. Recyclables: Materials which may be recycled or reused through recycling processes, including metal beverage containers, glass, newsprint, or other materials as may be defined by Council resolution. D. Yard Wastes: Organic materials consisting of leaves, grass clippings, other forms of organic garden waste, or other materials as may be defined by Council resolution. E. Residential Dwelling: Any single building consisting of one through four dwelling units with individual kitchen facilities for each. F. Multiple Residential Dwelling: Any building used for residential purposes consisting of more than four dwelling units with individual kitchen facilities for each. G. Commercial Establishment: Any premises where a commercial or industrial enterprise of any kind is carried on and shall include restaurants, clubs, churches, and schools where food is served. H. Hauler: A collector or transporter of mixed municipal solid waste, recyclable materials and yard waste. I. Special Pick-Up: Any collection of materials other than refuse, recyclables or yard waste, including white goods, furniture, oversized materials and construction debris; and a spring and fall clean- up. J. Days Specified for Collection: Within a residential area, garbage, other refuse, recyclables and yard waste are collected on the same day, either Tuesday or Wednesday of each week.