Storage containers and areas

All household wastes are to be stored in the manner provided by this section. 1. Storage containers. a. Single-use containers. (1) Single-use containers, such as paper or plastic bags, liners, or cartons, must have a maximum capacity of thirty-two gallons [121.1 liters] unless otherwise allowed by the local unit of government, must be leakproof and must be puncture resistant. Paper bags must be specifically designed for solid waste containment or disposal. (2) Paper containers may not be used for outside storage unless supported by wall-mounted or freestanding holders or frames. When filled, the container top must be tied, stapled, or crimped to completely confine the contents. b. Residential containers. (1) Reusable residential containers must be rigid and durable, nonabsorbent, watertight, tapered, corrosion resistant, rodentproof, easily cleanable, and have a flytight cover. These containers must be covered except when adding or removing waste. (2) Residential containers must have a maximum capacity of thirty-two gallons [121.1 liters] if collected manually. Residential containers used with automated collection vehicles may be larger than thirty-two gallons [121.1 liters]. (3) When residential containers are kept in the outdoor environment, storage racks or supports must be provided to minimize corrosion, to prevent breeding of insects, and to prevent rodent harborage. The bottom of the racks or supports must be at least one foot [30.5 centimeters] above ground level. The covers may be chained to the rack or to a permanent structure. c. Bulk containers. Bulk containers or detachable containers, such as dumpsters, must be constructed of rigid and durable, rust-resistant and corrosion-resistant material, be equipped with tight-fitting lids or doors to prevent entrance of insects or rodents, and must be leakproof. Lids and covers must be closed except when adding or removing waste. 2. Enclosed storage areas. a. Storage rooms, buildings, or areas must be of rodentproof construction which is readily cleanable with proper drainage. b. Storage rooms or buildings, if not refrigerated, must be adequately vented and all openings must be screened. 3. Maintenance of containers and enclosed storage areas. a. All containers and enclosed areas for storage of solid waste must be maintained in good repair and in a manner as necessary to prevent litter, nuisances, odors, insect breeding, and rodents. b. Containers that are broken or otherwise fail to meet requirements of this section must be replaced with complying containers. 4. Unconfined waste. Unless special service or special equipment is provided by the collector for handling unconfined waste materials such as trash, brush, leaves, tree cuttings, newspapers and magazines, and other debris for manual pickup and collection, these materials must be in securely tied bundles or in boxes, bags, or other receptacles and solid waste so bundled may not exceed fifty pounds [22.7 kilograms] in weight and four feet [1.8 meters] in length. Such wastes may not be placed out for collection twenty-four hours before scheduled pickup.