Definitions

For purposes of this Article, except as otherwise provided, the following words and phrases, together with all of the common derivatives thereof, shall have the meaning ascribed to them as follows:

(a)“GEPA” means the Guam Environmental Protection Agency. CH. 51A GUAM SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY

(b)“Recycling” means the process by which recovered resources are transformed into new products in such a manner that products lose their initial identity, as defined in § 51102(r) of Chapter 51 of Title 10 of the Guam Code Annotated.

(c)“Recyclable materials” means materials which still have useful physical or chemical properties after serving a specific purpose for the same or other purpose. Recyclable materials are as follows:

(1)batteries (i.e., lead-acid, portable computer batteries, nickel-cadmium, sealed types for power backup);

(2)automobiles, buses, and trucks or any form of motorized vehicle;

(3)tires (passenger/commercial);

(4)enameled white goods;

(5)home appliances (other small appliances that are not considered enameled white goods);

(6)glass and plastic bottles;

(7)foam padding;

(8)lead;

(9)metals (ferrous/non-ferrous);

(10)organic material (i.e., tree trimmings, palm fronds, grass, food waste, soiled cardboard);

(11)paper products;

(12)wood pallets and scrap wood;

(13)construction and demolition debris (C&D);

(14)x-ray film;

(15)automobile oil and fluids;

(16)Freon and other refrigerant gases;

(17)electronic waste (i.e., computers, circuit boards, televisions, and portable phones);

(18)heavy equipment; and

(19)other recyclable materials deemed recyclable by GEPA pursuant to the Rules and Regulations.

(d)“Recycling Company” means any business licensed by the Department of Revenue and Taxation, and issued a permit, as required in § 51104 of Chapter 51 of Title 10 of the Guam Code Annotated, from the Guam Environmental Protection Agency to conduct business on Guam.