South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 44 - Department of Health
Article 44:02 - Lodging and food service
Chapter 44:02:07 - Food service code
Section 44:02:07:74 - Storage areas for refuse, recyclables, and returnables

(1) An inside storage room or area, an outside storage area or enclosure, and individual receptacles must be of sufficient number and capacity to hold refuse, recyclables, and returnables that accumulate;

(2) The floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings of an inside storage area must be designed and constructed so they are smooth, nonabsorbent, and easily cleanable;

(3) An outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain;

(4) If used, an outdoor enclosure for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of durable and cleanable materials;

(5) Storage areas, enclosures, and receptacles for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be maintained in good repair;

(6) Refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be stored in equipment, refuse receptacles, storage areas, or enclosures so that they are inaccessible to insects and rodents;

(7) Refuse receptacles not meeting the requirements specified in § 44:02:07:73, such as receptacles that are not rodent-resistant, unprotected plastic bags and paper bags, or baled units that contain materials with food residue, may not be stored outside; and

(8) The location of equipment, receptacles, storage areas, or enclosures for refuse, recyclables, and returnables may not create a public health nuisance.