A. “Compost receptacle” means a container specifically designed to facilitate the decay of a mixture of largely organic matter, which mixture is intended for fertilization and conditioning of land used for the growing of plants.

B. “Garbage can,” where used in this chapter means a watertight container, not exceeding four cubic feet or thirty gallons in capacity, weighing not over twenty-two pounds when empty, and fitted with two sturdy handles, one on each side, and a tight cover.

C. “Handbill” is any printed or written matter excluding newspapers; which advertises for sale any commodity, or thing, or which directs attention to any business or other activity, or event of any kind, and which is not distributed by means of the U.S. mail.

D. “Highway,” for the purpose of this chapter, is synonymous with and includes street, road and alley.

E. “Litter,” for the purpose of this chapter, means all waste, whether biodegradable or nonbiodegradable, including but not limited to, garbage, trash, ashes, industrial waste, demolition and construction waste, abandoned vehicles and parts thereof, and all vegetable waste including yard and garden trimmings not stored in a compost receptacle.

F. “Newspaper” is any newspaper of general circulation as defined by general law.

G. “Park” is a park, reservation, playground, beach, recreation center or any other area in the City, devoted to active or passive outdoor recreation.

H. “Public litter receptacle” means those containers meeting minimum requirements of state regulations of the State Department and Ecology (WAC 173-310).

I. “Public place” means any area that is used or held out for use by the public whether owned or operated by public or private interests.

J. “Solid waste receptacle,” as used in this chapter, means a metal container constructed for and intended for depositing solid waste materials and which are furnished and sited by the City’s solid waste contractors for use by the immediate residents or businesses.

K. “Vehicle” includes every device capable of being moved upon a public street, and in, up or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a public street, excepting devices used exclusively upon stationary rail or tracks.

L. “Watercraft” means any boat, ship, vessel, barge or other floating craft. (Ord. 970 § 2 (part), 1981).