West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 64 - Health › Title 64 - LEGISLATIVE RULE WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN RESOURCES › Series 64-41 - Design, Information And Procedural Manual For Mobile Home Parks › Section 64-41-7 - Solid Waste (Refer to Section 12 of the Mobile Home Regulations)

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 28, July 12, 2024
7.1. Generally, the
				solid waste produced in a mobile home development will be about the same as
				that produced in any other residential area. The composition of solid waste may
				vary, but it consists mostly of paper products and food waste
				(garbage).
7.2. Garbage can be
				effectively disposed of by grinding it in a garbage grinder and then
				discharging it into a sanitary sewer. If grinding is not used, another method
				of handling the garbage is that of draining and wrapping it in several
				thicknesses of newspaper. This practice prevents fly production, keeps the
				containers clean, reduces odor production, and prolongs the life of containers.
				When local regulations restrict the grinding or wrapping of garbage, extra care
				is necessary in storing it. The area around containers should be kept free from
				waste material, and containers should be washed regularly to control odors and
				fly breeding.
7.3. The other
				components of solid waste, often referred to as rubbish, can usually be placed
				in the storage containers without special treatment.
7.4. Bulky rubbish, such as tree and shrub
				trimmings, should be tied in bundles that are easy to handle and small enough
				to load easily in the collection truck.
7.5. Containers
7.5.1. All solid waste shall be stored in
				durable, rust-resistant, nonabsorbent, watertight, and rodent proof containers
				that are covered with close fitting lids and provided with suitable handles.
				They shall be maintained in a clean condition and kept in good repair.
				Sufficient capacity shall be provided to prevent any container from overflowing
				between collections. Generally, each mobile home will require from 5 to 10
				gallons of storage capacity per day.
7.5.2. Paper or plastic sacks designed
				specifically for storage of solid waste may be used at individual mobile home
				sites if they are at all times properly attached to a holder that keeps them
				off the ground and covered with a flytight lid. All filled sacks should be
				stored in rodent proof areas and preferably, deposited immediately into a large
				rodent proof container; or collection should be frequent enough to prevent the
				accumulation of filled bags.
7.5.3.
				Unless local collection regulations or disposal methods require the use of
				separate containers, garbage and rubbish may be stored in the same container.
				Combined solid waste collection is generally recommended because there is
				little to be gained by separating garbage from rubbish.
7.5.4. Where combined solid waste or rubbish
				is collected, containers with a capacity of about 30 gallons are recommended to
				provide adequate capacity and yet be small enough for easy handling by
				collectors. If garbage is collected separately, it can be stored in a container
				of about 10 gallon capacity.
7.5.5.
				The life of containers can be prolonged and the sanitary condition more easily
				maintained by lining them with a disposable paper or plastic bag as protection
				against excessive soiling and rusting. Spraying of suitable insecticides and
				sanitizing chemicals may be necessary in and around the containers to reduce
				odors and fly production during warm weather.
7.5.6. Preferably, each mobile home lot
				should have its own solid waste storage facilities; however, the same storage
				facilities can be used for adjacent lots so long as ample capacity is provided.
				It is also possible to use bulk containers to serve several mobile homes and
				thus reduce the storage area required for solid waste. Bulk containers should
				have lids that are easily opened and that automatically return to a closed
				position. They should be watertight and rodent proof, and should be installed
				in a manner that does not present a safety hazard, especially for
				children.
7.5.7. The location of
				refuse containers on the mobile home lot can be varied, but it is important
				that permanent locations be selected and satisfactory racks or stands provided
				to minimize spillage and container damage and deterioration. Containers should
				have at least 12 inches of clear space beneath them to facilitate cleaning and
				to prevent rodent harborage.
7.5.8.
				It is advisable that a screen or enclosure be placed around the refuse
				container storage area to prevent direct viewing of the containers and access
				to them by dogs or other animals. Screens of concrete or masonry block can be
				constructed so that they are both decorative and durable. It is important that
				the enclosure be easy to clean and easily accessible to the
				collectors.