Cal. Civ. Code § 37.111.1218

37.111.1218 SOLID WASTE REQUIREMENTS

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Verified 10/26/2026 · Next check 11/2/2026
effective 10/26/2026MontanaHabitability & Repair

Operative Text

Cal. Civ. Code § 37.111.1218
(1) The establishment 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. The licensee or manager must take immediate measures to alleviate public health or sanitation hazards presented by solid waste in the establishment.
(2) The establishment shall provide adequate solid waste containers and service to the establishment.
(3) Solid waste shall be kept in durable, easily cleanable, pest resistant, wildlife resistant, leak proof, and nonabsorbent containers. Containers for solid waste must be located within 300 feet of each designated site and mobile home space, except that the regulatory authority may approve a centrally located solid waste handling system.
(4) Containers must be provided in sufficient number and capacity to store all solid waste between collections. The regulatory authority may require additional capacity if waste is documented outside or overflowing from containers.
(5) Containers for solid waste used in food preparation and in areas used for washing utensils shall be kept covered or closed when not in use and emptied at a frequency that minimizes the development of objectionable odors and other conditions that attract or harbor pests and wildlife.
(6) Recyclable materials shall be stored in a clean and sanitary manner to prevent pest attraction and nuisance odors.
(7) Solid waste shall be disposed of at least weekly at an approved landfill facility.
(8) Other solid waste removal arrangements may be approved by the regulatory authority if they provide for timely and adequate solid waste removal and waste does not accumulate outside of containers.
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Plain English

Mont. Admin. R. 37.111.1218 establishes solid waste management standards for licensed establishments, requiring that storage, collection, and disposal of solid waste be handled in ways that prevent health hazards, pest infestations, fire risks, and pollution. Waste containers must be durable, pest- and wildlife-resistant, leak-proof, and placed within 300 feet of each designated site or mobile home space. Solid waste must be disposed of at least weekly at an approved landfill, and recyclable materials must be stored cleanly to avoid attracting pests or creating nuisance odors.

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For Property Managers

Under Mont. Admin. R. 37.111.1218, operators of licensed establishments generally maintain a sufficient number of properly constructed waste containers—durable, cleanable, pest-resistant, wildlife-resistant, leak-proof, and nonabsorbent—positioned within 300 feet of each site or mobile home space. Compliant operators arrange for at least weekly disposal at an approved landfill facility and take immediate corrective action whenever solid waste presents a public health or sanitation hazard. Operators who wish to use alternative waste removal arrangements or a centralized system typically seek prior approval from the regulatory authority before implementing such changes.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Mont. Admin. R. 37.111.1218 gives residents of licensed establishments a basis to expect that adequate, properly maintained solid waste containers are provided nearby and that waste is collected and disposed of at least weekly to prevent pest problems, odors, and health hazards. If containers are overflowing, missing, or waste is accumulating in ways that create unsanitary conditions, residents may document the situation and report concerns to the applicable regulatory authority, which has the power to require corrective action. Tenant-rights organizations or local health departments can be consulted to understand what reporting options may be available in a specific locality.

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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