§ 7-101. Definitions.
(a) In general.
In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
(b) Dispose.
"Dispose" includes abandon, deposit, discard, discharge, dump, junk, leave, place, scrap, or throw.
(c) Garbage.
"Garbage" means waste that results from the distribution, preparation, or serving of food.
(d) Hauler.
(1) In general.
"Hauler" means any person who:
(i) contracts with others for the collection, transportation, or disposal of solid waste; or
(ii) except as specified in paragraph (3) of this subsection, engages in the collection, transportation, or disposal of solid waste generated by that person him-, her-, or itself.
(2) Inclusions.
"Hauler" includes a person described in paragraph (1) of this subsection even if that person is operating under a demolition permit issued by the City.
(3) Exclusions.
"Hauler" does not include any person who occupies residential property and collects, transports, or disposes of solid waste generated by the residential use of that property.
(e) Land clearance debris.
"Land clearance debris" means any trees, other vegetation, or their roots that result from land clearance for streets, parks, playgrounds, construction projects, or other similar projects.
(f) Landfill.
"Landfill" means any private or public property where waste is disposed of by placement on or burial in the ground.
(g) Rock.
"Rock" means rock, stones, or boulders that result from land clearance, grading, and the preparation of construction sites and similar projects.
(h) Rubbish.
"Rubbish" includes paper, rags, ashes, leaves, tree branches, yard trimmings, furniture, appliances, cans, glass, crockery, junk vehicles, tires, automotive parts, paints, and oils.
(i) Rubble.
(1) In general.
"Rubble" means any waste that results from the demolition of buildings, structures, or streets.
(2) Inclusions.
"Rubble" includes masonry, concrete, asphalt, wood, plaster, paper, glass, metal, roof materials, or other materials used in the construction of buildings, structures, or streets.
(j) Solid waste.
"Solid waste" means all waste that is neither gaseous nor liquid.
(k) Trade waste.
(1) In general.
"Trade waste" means waste that results from construction or from any other business, commercial, or industrial operation.
(2) Inclusions.
"Trade waste" includes plastics, cartons, chemicals, paints, greases, oils, and other petroleum products, sawdust, and dead animals.
(l) Waste.
(1) Defined inclusions.
"Waste" includes any of the following material, as defined in this section, whether putrescible or nonputrescible:
(i) garbage;
(ii) land clearance debris;
(iii) rock;
(iv) rubbish;
(v) rubble; and
(vi) trade waste.
(2) Additional inclusions.
"Waste" also includes any of the following material, whether putrescible or nonputrescible:
(i) asbestos;
(ii) ashes;
(iii) dead animals;
(iv) hazardous waste;
(v) incinerator residue;
(vi) medical waste;
(vii) refuse;
(viii) street cleanings;
(ix) trash; and
(x) wastewater treatment residue.