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Rinsed food containers, such as metal cans, glass and plastic food containers; newspaper, magazines, cardboard and flat paper; and plastic materials and bottles with metal rings and tops removed. SOLID WASTE Includes but shall not be limited to garbage, nonrecyclables rubbish, recyclables rubbish, construction debris, major appliances, large household furnishings, brush and tree parts, grass and leaves. TOTE A City-authorized container of a capacity of 95 gallons for the storage and collection of garbage and nonrecyclable refuse and rubbish. TREE PARTS Cuttings from shrubs, hedges and trees which are more than four inches in diameter. YARD WASTE Leaves, flowers and vegetable trimmings. B. None of the terms defined in this section shall be deemed or construed to include vehicular tires, tire casings, oil or batteries. § 190-2. Separation and preparation of solid waste for collections. A. Each person who places any item at the curb for collection and disposal by the City of Lackawanna shall separate nonrecyclable rubbish for recyclable rubbish, and such person shall prepare the same for collection and disposal in accordance with this chapter. B. Totes conforming to the specifications of this chapter shall be used when storing or placing garbage and nonrecyclable rubbish at the premises where is was generated for collection by the City of Lackawanna. When filled, a tote shall not exceed 150 pounds in weight. C. Recyclable material must be placed in a separate suitable recycling container or bundled as follows: (1) Newspapers, boxboard and junk mail shall be placed in a recycling container, paper bags, or Cardboard boxes. (2) Corrugated cardboard, including boxes, shall be disassembled, flattened and bundled. Bundles shall not be bigger than three feet by three feet square. (3) Cans, glass containers and plastic containers shall be rinsed of original contents. D. No materials other than recyclable material prepared in accordance with this chapter shall be placed in a recycling container. E. Recycling material shall be placed in a clearly marked recyclable container or clear plastic bag in a separate area from garbage and nonrecyclable refuse and rubbish. F. The City shall collect and dispose of branch and tree parts during the first full week of the month for the months of April through November. Branches may be no longer than 48 inches in length and 12 inches in diameter. All branches must be placed parallel to the curb. No more than one cubic yard may be placed at the curb for pickup. For contractor waste, see 190-7(A).