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Refuse/Waste - Identification

Refuse means all putrescible and non-putrescible combustible and non-combustible solid wastes including, but not limited to, garbage, ashes, paper, wrappings, cigarette and cigar butts, cardboard, cans, wood scraps, loose glass in any form, bedding, metal, household items, crockery, plastic, industrial wastes, prunings, grass clippings, weeds, leaves, general yard and garden wastes, cut or fallen trees and shrubs, and loose lumber.

putrescible \Pu*tres"ci*ble\, n. A substance, usually nitrogenous, which is liable to undergo decomposition when in contact with air and moisture at ordinary temperatures.
adj: liable to decay or spoil or become putrid.

Prohibited refuse includes: explosives, highly flammable or dangerous material including gun powder and photographic plates, substances saturated with inflammable petroleum products, poisons, acids, pathological, biological, and infectious wastes; substances which constitute hazardous, toxic, or special waste under Federal or State laws or regulations; radioactive materials; human or animal bodies or parts thereof; human or animal waste; major appliances, including, but not limited to refrigerators, freezers, stoves, ovens, dishwashers, microwave ovens, air conditioners and television sets; lead acid automotive, truck or boat batteries; motor oil; tires; yard waste and such other matter as the Refuse Commissioner may designate by rule or regulation.

Source: City of St. Louis Ordinance #64116