LAC 51:XXIII.3303. Receptacles for Garbage, Rubbish and Refuse [formerly paragraph 22:223-2]

A. Equipment and receptacles for refuse, recyclables, returnables, and for use with materials containing food residue shall be durable, cleanable, insect and rodent resistant, leakproof, and nonabsorbent. B. Plastic bags and wet strength paper bags may be used to line receptacles for storage of garbage, etc., inside the retail food establishment or retail food store/market, or within closed outside receptacles. C. Outside receptacles for garbage, etc., shall have tight-fitting lids, doors, or covers and shall be kept closed. D. There shall be a sufficient number of receptacles to hold all the garbage and refuse that accumulates. They shall be emptied when full. All garbage, rubbish and refuse shall be disposed of in an approved manner pursuant to applicable state laws and regulations. E. Soiled receptacles shall be cleaned at a frequency to prevent a nuisance or the attraction of insects and rodents. F. Liquid waste from compacting shall be disposed of as sewage.