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37.111.217    SOLID WASTE: STORAGE AND DISPOSAL

(1) The licensee or manager of a campground or trailer court must ensure that the storage, collection and disposal of solid waste does not cause health hazards, rodent harborage, insect breeding areas, accident or fire hazards, or air pollution.

(2) The licensee or manager of any campground or trailer court must take immediate measures to alleviate public health or sanitation hazards presented by the presence of solid waste at the campground or trailer court. The licensee or manager must also comply with the following, unless the campground is a primitive campground or a limited services campground that does not provide solid waste storage, collection, or disposal services and meets the requirements of (1) :

(a) All solid waste must be stored in flytight, watertight, rodent-proof containers or in other suitable containers with secured lids. The containers must be located not more than 300 feet from any trailer space or campsite. Containers must be provided in sufficient number and capacity to properly store all solid waste between collections.

(b) A solid waste collection stand must be provided for each solid waste container. The stand must be designed to prevent tippage, minimize spillage and container deterioration, and facilitate cleaning. All solid waste containers must be secured in the stand.

(c) All solid waste containing organic material capable of spoilage must be collected at least weekly. If suitable collection service is not available from municipal or private agencies, the owner or operator of the campground or trailer court shall transport the solid waste off-site. All solid waste must be collected and transported in a covered vehicle or covered containers to a solid waste disposal facility licensed by the department.

History: Sec. 50-52-102, MCA; IMP, Sec. 50-52-102, MCA; Eff. 12/31/72; AMD, 1982 MAR p. 1109, Eff. 5/28/82; AMD, 1995 MAR p. 634, Eff. 4/28/95; TRANS, from DHES, 2001 MAR p. 2425.

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