Minn. R. 4761 § 4761.2665
STORAGE OF LEAD-CONTAMINATED DEBRIS.
Operative Text
All lead-contaminated debris generated by regulated lead work must be stored as it is generated in a closed container or in sealed plastic bags or sheeting of at least six-mil or equivalent thickness. Containers for lead-contaminated debris that are left on site overnight may not be stored in the residence if occupied. Debris must be stored in a locked and covered dumpster where the cover is securely fastened or stored in a secure area at the end of each working day.
Minnesota Rule 4761 § 4761.2665 establishes how lead-contaminated debris produced during regulated lead work must be handled and stored. As debris is created, it must be placed immediately into closed containers or sealed plastic bags or sheeting at least six mils thick. Any containers left on-site overnight cannot remain inside an occupied residence, and at the close of each workday all debris must be secured in either a locked, covered dumpster with a fastened cover or in another secure area.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers overseeing regulated lead work should ensure that contractors and workers comply with Minn. R. 4761 § 4761.2665 at every stage of debris handling. Compliant operators typically verify that lead-contaminated materials are containerized or bagged in appropriately thick plastic as they are generated, and that no overnight storage occurs inside an occupied unit. At the end of each workday, operators generally confirm that all debris is secured in a locked, covered dumpster or equivalent secure area before the site is left unattended.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Minn. R. 4761 § 4761.2665 gives tenants a basis to expect that lead-contaminated debris from regulated work in or around their home is properly contained and not left unsecured in their living space overnight. If debris appears to be stored improperly—such as in open containers inside an occupied unit after hours—tenants may document the conditions and consider reaching out to the Minnesota Department of Health or a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options. Raising a potential violation of this rule with the appropriate regulatory authority is one path tenants can explore when they believe storage requirements are not being followed.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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