In the construction of this chapter, the following definitions and rules shall be observed, unless the context otherwise indicates:
AUTHORIZED PRIVATE RECEPTACLE
Any litter storage and collection receptacle made of metal or other suitable material, watertight, strong, durable, rodentproof and insectproof, and provided with tight covers. The capacity of such shall not exceed 32 gallons.
GARBAGE
Includes any putrescible animal and vegetable wastes resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking and consumption of food.
LITTER
Any garbage, refuse, and rubbish as defined herein and all other waste material which, if thrown or deposited as herein prohibited, tends to create a danger to the public health, safety and welfare.
PRIVATE PREMISES
Any dwelling, house, building, or other structure designed or used either wholly or in part for private residential purposes and shall include any yard, grounds, walk, driveway, porch, steps, vestibule or mailbox belonging or appurtenant to such dwelling, house, building, or other structure.
PUBLIC PLACE
Any and all streets, sidewalks, boulevards, alleys or other public ways; and any and all public parks, squares, spaces, grounds, and buildings; and any and all public lots, except such parking spaces as are reserved for single-family dwellings.
REFUSE
Nonputrescible solid wastes consisting of both combustible and noncombustible wastes, such as paper, wrappings, cigarettes, cardboard, tin cans, yard clippings, leaves, wood, glass, bedding, crockery, and similar materials.