(1) Garbage and refuse must be kept in durable, easily cleanable, insect proof and rodent proof containers that do not leak and do not absorb liquids. Plastic bags and wet-strength paper bags may be used to line these containers, and they may be used for storage inside the food service establishment.

(2) Containers used in food preparation and utensil washing areas must be kept covered after they are filled or when not in active use.

(3) Containers stored outside the establishment, and dumpsters, compactors and compactor systems must be easily cleanable, must be provided with tight-fitting lids, doors or covers, and shall be kept covered when not in actual use. In containers designed with drains, drain plugs must be in place at all times, except during cleaning.

(4) There must be a sufficient number of containers to hold all the garbage and refuse that accumulates.

(5) Soiled containers must be cleaned at a frequency to prevent insect and rodent attraction. Each container shall be thoroughly cleaned on the inside and outside in a way that does not contaminate food, equipment, utensils, or food preparation areas. Suitable facilities, including hot water and detergent or steam, must be provided and used for washing containers. Liquid waste from compacting or cleaning operations must be disposed of as sewage.

(6) Garbage and refuse on the premises must be stored in a manner to make them inaccessible to insects and rodents. Outside storage of unprotected plastic bags or wet-strength paper bags or baled units containing garbage or refuse is prohibited. Cardboard or other packaging material not containing garbage or food wastes need not be stored in covered containers.

(7) Garbage or refuse storage rooms, if used, must be constructed of easily cleanable, nonabsorbent, washable materials; be kept clean; be insect-proof and rodent-proof; and be large enough to store the garbage and refuse containers that accumulate.

(8) Outside storage areas or enclosures must be large enough to store the garbage and refuse containers that accumulate and must be kept clean. Garbage and refuse containers, dumpsters and compactor systems located outside must be stored on or above a smooth surface of nonabsorbent materials such as concrete or machine-laid asphalt that is kept clean and maintained in good repair.

(9) Garbage and refuse must be disposed of often enough to prevent the development of odor and the attraction of insects and rodents.

(10) Where garbage or refuse is burned on the premises, it must be done by controlled incineration that prevents the escape of particulate matter in accordance with the Montana Clean Air Act, 75-2-101 , et seq., MCA and associated administrative rules. Areas around incineration facilities must be clean and orderly.