WAC 246-360-070. Refuse and vectors

The licensee must: (1) Provide in each lodging unit one or more washable, leak-proof refuse containers of adequate size, kept in sanitary condition, or an equivalent container(s) with a leak-proof disposable liner; (2) Collect refuse as necessary to maintain a clean, and sanitary environment in and around the transient accommodation; (3) Collect refuse from lodging units: (a) After each guest occupancy; and (b) At least every three days or more often as necessary to maintain a clean and sanitary environment in each guest's room; (4) Handle refuse in a safe, clean and sanitary manner; (5) Store outside refuse in washable, leak-proof, and closed covered containers, bins or dumpsters until removed for disposal, no less often than every two weeks; (6) Remove and dispose of refuse in a manner consistent with state and local sanitation codes and ordinances; and (7) Take measures to control vectors including insects, rodents and other pests, in and around the transient accommodation.