The following definitions apply to standards dealing with solid waste and recyclables storage areas only.

MIXED SOLID WASTE. Solid waste that contains recoverable or recyclable materials, and materials that are not capable of being recycled or recovered for further use.

SOURCE SEPARATED RECYCLABLES. At a minimum, recyclable materials designated "principle recyclable materials" by the State Environmental Quality Commission under ORS 495A.025, with the exception of yard debris. Currently these materials include newspaper, ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal, used motor oil, corrugated cardboard, aluminum, container glass, office paper and tin cans (OAR 340-60-030).

STORAGE AREA. The space necessary to store mixed solid waste and source separated recyclables that accumulate between collection days.

MULTI-UNIT RESIDENTIAL BUILDING. A structure that contains five or more dwelling units that share common walls or floors/ceilings with one or more units.

NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDING. A structure that is used for any non-residential function, including but not limited to office, retail, wholesale/warehouse/industrial, educational, and institutional uses.