NAC446.460. Storage of garbage and refuse.  


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  •      1. Garbage and refuse on the premises, including refuse to be recycled or returned, must be stored in a manner to make them inaccessible to insects and rodents.

         2. Unprotected plastic bags, paper bags or baled units containing garbage or refuse may not be stored outside.

         3. Cardboard or other packaging material which is free of garbage and other waste need not be stored in covered containers, but such packaging material must be contained to prevent scattering.

         4. Storage rooms for garbage or refuse, including refuse to be recycled or returned, must be constructed of materials which are easy to clean, nonabsorbent and washable. They must be kept clean, protected against insects and rodents, have adequate light, including not less than 20 foot-candles of light in the area of work, must be large enough to store the containers that accumulate and must be maintained free of unnecessary items.

         5. Storage areas or enclosures which are outside must be large enough to store the containers that accumulate and must be kept clean.

         6. Containers for garbage and refuse, including refuse to be recycled or returned, dumpsters, containers or bins for grease and compactors located outside must be stored on or above a reasonably smooth pad of concrete or asphalt, kept clean and maintained in good repair. The pad of concrete or asphalt must be sloped adequately with a curb for drainage to a sewer drain that has been approved by the health authority.

     [Bd. of Health, Food Establishments Reg. Art. 10 §§ 10.6-10.8, eff. 9-17-82]—(NAC A 9-16-92; 5-23-96)