South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 44 - Department of Health
Article 44:02 - Lodging and food service
Chapter 44:02:07 - Food service code
Section 44:02:07:73 - Receptacles for refuse, recyclables, and returnables

(1) A receptacle must be provided in each area of the food establishment or premises where refuse is generated or commonly discarded or where recyclables or returnables are placed;

(2) Equipment and receptacles for refuse, recyclables, and returnables and for use with materials containing food residue must be durable, cleanable, insect- and rodent-resistant, leakproof, and nonabsorbent;

(3) Plastic bags and wet strength paper bags may be used to line receptacles for storage inside the food establishment or within closed outside receptacles;

(4) Equipment and receptacles inside the food establishment for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be kept covered when they are not in continuous use and after they are filled;

(5) Equipment and receptacles for refuse, recyclables, and returnables used with materials containing food residue and used outside the food establishment must be designed and constructed to have tight-fitting lids, doors, or covers. Equipment and receptacles equipped with drain plugs must have the drain plugs in place;

(6) Equipment for refuse and recyclables, such as an on-site compactor, must be installed so that accumulation of debris and insect and rodent attraction and harborage are minimized and effective cleaning is facilitated around and, if the equipment is not installed flush with the base pad, under the unit;

(7) Equipment and receptacles for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be thoroughly cleaned. Liquid wastes generated by the cleaning operation must be disposed of in a sewage system that complies with chapter 74:53:01; and

(8) Soiled equipment and receptacles for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent them from developing a buildup of soil or becoming attractants for insects and rodents.