NAC444.662. Storage of solid wastes before collection.

     1. The owner or occupant, or both, of any premises, business establishment or industry are responsible for the safe and sanitary storage of all solid waste accumulated at the premise until it is removed.

     2. All garbage and similar putrescible waste:

     (a) Must be stored in:

          (1) Durable, nonabsorbent, watertight and easily cleanable containers that are resistant to corrosion and rodents. The covers of such containers must prevent the entry of flies.

          (2) Other types of containers acceptable to the solid waste management authority which conform to the intent of NAC 444.660 to 444.666, inclusive.

     (b) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 5, must not be stored for more than 1 week before collection.

     3. The size and allowable weight of the container must be determined by the collection agency, subject to the approval of the solid waste management authority.

     4. If garbage and similar putrescible wastes are stored in combination with nonputrescible wastes, containers for the storage of the mixture must meet the requirements for garbage storage.

     5. The solid waste management authority may approve the storage of garbage and similar putrescible wastes for more than 1 week before collection in a remote community if the municipality in whose jurisdiction the storage occurs demonstrates that an alternative minimum collection frequency will not result in increased litter or odors, the harboring of vectors, the storage of excess waste outside of containers, or any other health hazard, public nuisance or impairment to the environment. The solid waste management authority may revoke its approval of an alternative minimum collection frequency.

     6. Medical wastes must be stored in watertight, tightly covered and clearly labeled containers that are resistant to corrosion and are in a safe location, inaccessible to the public. In addition, medical wastes must be stored in cleanable containers with liners or in a manner approved by the solid waste management authority. Medical wastes must not be deposited in containers with other solid wastes. Medical wastes must be transported separately from other solid wastes to an approved disposal site and handled in accordance with a method approved by the solid waste management authority.

     7. Bulky wastes or other nonputrescible wastes unsuitable for storage containers must be stored in a manner that does not cause a nuisance.

     [Environmental Comm’n, Solid Waste Mgt Reg. §§ 3.3.1-3.3.5, eff. 9-21-77]—(NAC A 11-8-93; R105-02, 10-18-2002)