§ 114-1. Definitions.

For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall have the meanings given herein.

AUTHORIZED PRIVATE RECEPTACLE

A container of watertight construction with a tight-fitting lid or cover capable of preventing the escape of contents within. Such receptacles shall have handles or other means for safe and convenient handling and be of such size or sufficient capacity to hold all litter generated between collection periods.

CONSTRUCTION SITES

Any private or public property upon which repairs to existing buildings, construction of new buildings or demolition of existing structures is taking place.

LITTER

Garbage, trash, waste, peelings of vegetables or fruits, rubbish, ashes, cans, bottles, wire, paper, cartons, boxes, furniture, glass, oil or anything of an unsightly or unsanitary nature which, if thrown or deposited as herein prohibited, tends to create a danger to public health, safety and welfare.

PRIVATE PREMISES

All property, including but not limited to vacant land or any land, building or other structure designed or used for residential, commercial, business, industrial, institutional or religious purposes, together with any yard, grounds, walk, driveway, fence, porch, steps, vestibule, mailbox and other structures appurtenant thereto.

PUBLIC PLACE

Any and all streets, sidewalks, alleys or other public ways, watercourses and any and all public parks, spaces, grounds and buildings.

PUBLIC RECEPTACLES

Any receptacles provided by or authorized by the township.

TOWNSHIP

The Township of Skippack.

VEHICLE

Every device in, upon or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon land or water.