§ 8-28. Definitions.

For the purpose of this article, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings:

Bio-hazardous waste means solid or liquid waste which may present a threat of infection to humans, including but not limited to non-liquid human tissue and body parts, laboratory and veterinary waste which contains human-disease-causing agents, used disposable needles, syringes and other sharp objects capable of puncturing, lacerating or otherwise breaking the skin when handled, human blood, blood products, body fluids; and other materials which represent a significant risk of infection to persons outside the generating facility.

Commercial purpose means for the purpose of economic gain.

Commercial vehicle means any vehicle that is owned, leased, or used by a business, corporation, association, partnership, sole proprietorship, or any other entity conducting business for a commercial purpose.

Dump means to throw, discharge, place, deposit, or dispose of.

Handbill means any printed matter used for advertising purposes.

Hazardous waste means solid waste, or a combination of solid waste, 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 may pose a substantial present or potential hazard to human health of the environment when improperly transported, disposed of, stored, treated, or otherwise managed.

Litter means any garbage; rubbish, trash; refuse; including can; bottle; box; container; paper; tobacco product; tire; appliance; mechanical equipment or part; building or construction material; tool; machinery; furniture; wood; motor vehicle or motor vehicle part; vessel; aircraft; farm machinery or equipment; sludge from a waste treatment facility; or water supply treatment plant, or air pollution control facility; or substance in any form resulting from domestic, industrial, commercial, mining, agricultural or governmental operations.

Motor vehicle means any automobile, moped, motorcycle, truck, trailer, semi-trailer, truck tractor, or semi-trailer combination or any other vehicle that is powered by a motor.

Person means any individual, firm, sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, or unincorporated association.

(Ord. No. 89-129, § 2, 4-3-90)