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Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Code of Law.

GNC.4.9.030 Definitions

As used in Subsection IX, the following words and phrases shall mean:

(a) Brush. Wood debris commonly associated with land clearing of all types such as landscaping, trail cleaning and general yard maintenance. Additional materials, which may fall into this category, are clean lumber from demolition, leaves, bark and other woody scraps from various activities.

(b) Construction/Demolition Material. Wood and non-wood products commonly associated with the demolition of structures, including but not limited to; shingles of all types, insulation of all types, gypsum board, tar paper, metal plumbing, ductwork, wiring, and chemically treated wood of all types.

(c) Forest Fire. The term "Forest Fire" as used in this Ordinance means uncontrolled, wild, or running fires occurring on forest, marsh, field, cut-over or other lands within the exterior boundaries of Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation.

(d) Garbage. Animal and vegetable waste resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking, and/or consumption of foods.

(e) Non-recyclable Material. Pyrex glass, window glass, light bulbs, mirrors, broken glass, china, Styrofoam and melamine type plastics, waxed paper, waxed cardboard, garbage, bottle or jar caps and any material for which there is no destination point for reclamation or processing.

(f) Open Burning. Any fire wherein the products of combustion are emitted directly into the outdoor atmosphere and are not directed through a stack or chimney, incinerator or other similar device.

(g) Recyclable Material. Brown, clear, and green container glass, aluminum cans, steel containers, bi-metal containers, plastic containers with #1 and #7 inside a triangle on the bottom, corrugated cardboard, newspaper, magazines, mixed paper, office paper, used motor oil, vehicle tires, and any other material for which there is a destination point named for reclamation or processing.