Mo. Rev. Stat. § 266.410
266.410 Garbage defined.
266.410. Garbage defined. — As used in sections 266.410 to 266.460 , "garbage" shall mean all refuse matter, animal or vegetable, and shall include all waste material, by-products of a kitchen, restaurant, or slaughterhouse, every refuse accumulation of animal, fruit, or vegetable matter, liquid or otherwise.
(L. 1953 p. 6 § 1)