Sentence examples for refuse matter from inspiring English sources

The Federal law the compan ies are accused of violating is the Refuse Act of 1899, which prohibits the discharge of "refuse matter of any kind" into the navigable waters of the United States and carries fines of from $500 to $2,500 for each violation.

Even after they sold the business to Waste Management, she would keep an eye on refuse matters, including an obscure city fund designed to pay for cleaning up trash spills.

It seems rational to refuse, no matter how huge the prize.

In some of the cases the writ has been refused as matter of discretion; but in others it has been granted, while the power has been fully recognized in all.

However, these girls are pretty much unable to refuse work, no matter where or what it is or how long it lasts.

Most people won't refuse dinner, no matter how much they dislike you!

The second-tier units (districts, including those designated as boroughs or cities) are responsible for local planning, public health, environmental matters, refuse collection, recreation, and voter registration.

Utterly sincere titles such as Street Cleaning Simulator don't tackle typical gaming subject matter, but refuse management can be surprisingly relaxing.

Unfortunately, they now refuse to discuss the matter.

Close to 100 companies have left the charity arrangement, though most refuse to discuss the matter.

Whether Edward really wanted it, or dared to refuse it, was another matter.