Current through Supplement No. 394, October, 2024
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.
General Authority: NDCC 23.1-08-03; S.L. 2017,
ch. 199, § 1
Law Implemented: NDCC 23.1-08-03; S.L. 2017,
ch. 199, § 23
