§ 34-467. Storage.

(a)

Solid waste storage. Solid waste generators, including occupants of any premises, shall store garbage, pending collection, in watertight, approved plastic or galvanized metal containers no less than 20 gallons and no more than 95 gallons in capacity, with tight-fitting lids and handles or in such other types of receptacles as may be approved by the appropriate governmental jurisdiction. All solid waste storage containers and receptacles shall be kept clean and in good condition at all times. Other refuse which cannot be stored in receptacles pending collection shall be flattened, stacked, piled or bundled. No refuse parcel shall exceed four feet in length, three feet in width, nor weigh more than 50 pounds.

(b)

Bulk storage and compactor container design. Bulk storage and compactor containers must be watertight, of sturdy rust-resistant, metal construction and must be easily washable. Tight-fitting doors, lids or other approved closures must be affixed over each access or discharge port. Containers must include fittings for standard hoisting equipment. Removable plugs must be installed in drain openings. Lids and doors on bulk containers used for refuse storage must be closed at all times after loading or emptying. (See Appendix - Figure 1, Fulton County Department of Public Works - Drawing No. 703, "trash compactor and dumpster pad details" for design requirements of construction.)

(c)

Bulk storage and compactor container capacity. The capacity for the bulk storage and compactor container(s) required for a structure shall be calculated using the "solid waste generation guideline" chart Appendix, Table 1.

(d)

Bulk storage and compactor container storage. Bulk storage and compactor containers receiving refuse shall be placed on solid or concrete platforms or pads, located and constructed to minimize spillage and facilitate cleanup. The platform surface shall be sloped to a drain so that liquid waste flows by gravity to a sanitary sewer, or to an approved onsite management system if a sanitary sewer is not available to the site. A water supply under pressure, with an approved backflow preventer, shall be required within 50 feet of the container for cleansing.

(e)

Organic residue. Organic residue shall be removed from bulk storage and compactor containers. If necessary, garbage storage receptacles shall be washed. Storage locations and containers shall be treated with an effective pesticide if necessary.

(f)

Refuse storage. Refuse storage containers shall be required in such locations, types and quantities determined by the board of health to meet the specific refuse storage and collection frequency needs of the establishment, the occupants of the premises or the local jurisdiction or service agency. Special requirements, including containerization, special collection frequencies or handling procedures may be required for rapidly-putrescible or hazardous wastes.

(g)

Refuse receptacle storage. To facilitate refuse collection, generators shall place refuse receptacles in a location convenient and accessible for collection. No refuse or refuse receptacles shall obstruct gutters, drains, walkways, streets or other passageways. Individual refuse receptacles at multiple-unit buildings shall be marked to identify the owner.

(h)

Processing of non-putrescible refuse. Refuse generators may elect to bale, shred, recycle or otherwise treat or process non-putrescible refuse onsite by means approved by the appropriate governmental jurisdiction. Remaining solid waste shall be stored, collected and disposed in accordance with this article.

(i)

Grease storage, disposal and collection. Grease shall not be incorporated into solid waste stored for collection unless it is in sealed containers (i.e. grease bins) approved by the board of health. Grease stored separately for recycling or disposal shall be stored and collected in a manner approved by the board of health.

(j)

Storage area requirements. If conditions warrant, the board of health shall require replacement, removal or repair of defective containers; additional containers; premises sanitation; container cleansing; odor control; elimination of fly, rat or mosquito populations and breeding conditions and may require separate storage of putrescible, non-putrescible and hazardous wastes.

(k)

Plastic or disposable containers. Where local authorities allow solid waste to be placed in plastic or other disposable containers for immediate collection, such solid waste shall be returned to proper storage if not collected as scheduled. Scattered refuse shall be stored and collected in accordance with this article.

(l)

Trash chute. High-rise dwellings having four or more levels shall provide a trash chute on every floor that is accessible to the residents of that floor. The trash chute must empty into an approved bulk storage or compactor container.

(Res. No. 05-0616, 5-18-05; Ord. No. 09-0120, 1-7-09; Ord. No. 18-0340, Att. A, 5-16-18)