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The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

“Collector” or “collector of solid waste and/or recyclables” means a person, company or contractor with whom or which the city has entered into a contract by which such person or firm collects and removes solid waste and/or recyclables.

“Person” or “company,” herein used interchangeably, means any individual, receiver, administrator, executor, assignee, trustee in bankruptcy, trust, estate, firm, copartnership, joint venture, club, company, joint stock company, business trust, municipal corporation, political subdivision of the state of Washington, corporation, limited liability company, association, society, or any group of individuals acting as a unit, whether mutual, cooperative, fraternal, nonprofit, or otherwise, and the United States or any instrumentality thereof.

“Solid waste” means garbage, trash, rubbish, or other material discarded as worthless or not economically viable for further use and related services. The term does not include hazardous or toxic waste nor does it include material collected primarily for recycling or salvage – including organics and related services.

“Solid waste collection service” means receiving solid waste for transfer, processing, treatment, storage, or disposal, including, but not limited to, all collection services under contract with the city.

“Taxpayer” means that person upon whom the solid waste utility tax is imposed. (Ord. M-3896 §1, 2008)