LAC 33:VII.507. Standards Governing Collection Facilities for Solid Waste [Formerly §707]

A. Owners/operators of collection facilities shall comply with existing local zoning and comprehensive land-use regulations and ordinances. The owner/operator shall be responsible for the management of the collection facility, in accordance with this Section. B. Containers shall provide complete containment of waste, thereby preventing litter, discharges, odor, and other pollution of adjoining areas. Collection facilities shall meet the standards found in LAC 33:VII.503.A. They shall also occupy sufficient land so that vehicles using the facility will not adversely affect traffic or otherwise constitute a hazard or endanger public safety. C. All waste accumulated or stored at the facility shall remain in containers that meet the following requirements. 1. Containers shall provide sufficient capacity to contain waste and prevent litter. 2. Containers shall be designed, constructed, and operated to keep out water and prevent leakage. 3. Containers shall be constructed and maintained to minimize odors and access by rodents and insects to the maximum extent possible. 4. Containers shall be emptied before accumulation becomes a nuisance, a health hazard, or a detriment to the environment as determined by the administrative authority. D. Inspections of collection facilities shall be made at least weekly by the owner/operator looking for cleanliness of the site, overfill of containers, closed lids, leaking containers, and deterioration of containers. Inspections shall be documented, and the records shall be maintained for a period of two years and available for inspection within 24 hours of request. E. No processing or disposal shall occur at a collection facility. F. Removal of all remaining wastes to a permitted facility shall occur at closure of a collection facility.