§ 350.10. Definitions.  


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  • As used in this chapter, the following terms shall mean:

    Hazardous materials: Any refuse or discarded material, or combination of refuse and discarded materials in solid, semisolid, liquid or gaseous form which cannot be handled by routine waste management techniques because they pose a present or potential hazard to human health, other organisms or the environment because of their chemical, biological or physical properties.

    Recyclable or salvage materials: All previously used or damaged ferrous and nonferrous metals, synthetic materials, cloth, glass, paper, rubber, batteries, operable and inoperable automobiles or parts thereof, operable and inoperable machinery or parts thereof, concrete, asphalt, and hazardous materials, grass clippings, tree leaves and branches, wood and building materials.

    Recycling or salvage yard: All places, other than enclosed buildings, used for storing or keeping of recyclable or salvage materials including, but not limited to, recycling centers and garbage dumps, any part of which is within the City of Minneapolis, whether or not maintained in connection with another business unless the handling of recyclable materials is only incidental to one's business. (89-Or-143, § 1, 8-11-89; 98-Or-095, § 1, 9-18-98)