### Question
How is the "garbage" defined?


### Answer
The term **garbage** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 3802* as follows -

> all waste material derived in whole or in part from the meat of any animal (including fish and poultry) or other animal material, and other refuse of any character whatsoever that has been associated with any such material, resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking, or consumption of food, except that such term shall not include waste from ordinary household operations which is fed directly to swine on the same premises where such household is located

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 3802*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 69-SWINE HEALTH PROTECTION**

