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§ 190-1. Definitions. A. As used in this chapter, unless the context or subject matter otherwise requires, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: BRUSH Cuttings from shrubs, hedges and trees which are less than four inches in diameter. BULK ITEMS Bulk items shall include large household furnishings, major appliances, small appliances and other items which are too large or heavy to be placed in a tote or recycling container. CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS Discarded building material, concrete, stones, earth from excavations or grading and all other refuse matter resulting from the erection, repair or demolition of buildings, structures or other improvements of property. DUMPING The throwing, depositing or burning of solid waste in or upon any public highway, street or their public place. DUMPSTER A large metal trash, garbage, rubbish or refuse bin of a bin of a kind that is privately owned, emptied or transported to a dump by a specifically equipped truck. GARBAGE Every accumulation of animal, fruit or vegetable matter that attends the preparation, use, cooking and dealing in or storage of meats, fish, fowl, fruits or vegetables and any other matter of any nature whatsoever which is subject to decay, putrefaction and the generation of noxious or offensive gases or odors. LARGE HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS Large and/or other bulky articles actually used in the home and which equip it for living, such as chairs, sofas, tables, carpets, mattresses and box springs, but excluding major appliances. MAJOR APPLIANCES A large household mechanism, such as a refrigerator, washer, dryer, stove etc., ordinarily operated by gas or electric current. NON-RECYCABLE RUBBISH Waste material discarded as useless or worthless trash, including but not limited to rags, sweepings, rubber, leather, crockery, shells, clothing and straw. RECYCABLE CONTAINER A rigid plastic container, or bin, provided to the residents by the City of Lackawanna. An open-topped metal or rigid plastic container with drainage holes not exceeding 40 pounds in weight when filled. RECYCABLE RUBBISH