NR 502.05(5)(a)(a) Storage containers shall be durable, rust resistant, nonabsorbent, leak-proof, easy to clean and able to effectively contain the stored waste. If garbage or similar putrescible wastes are stored, the containers shall have close-fitting, fly-tight covers and be constructed of light-weight durable material.

NR 502.05(5)(c)(c) Containers handling municipal solid waste shall be removed and emptied at least once per week, or more often if conditions warrant. Containers handling nonputrescible industrial waste shall be removed and emptied as necessary, but at least once every 90 days.

NR 502.05(5)(g)(g) Periodic clean-up and maintenance of the storage container and surrounding area shall be conducted to keep it aesthetically pleasing and nuisance-free. This maintenance shall be the responsibility of the property owner where the containers are located as well as the owner of the containers.

NR 502.05(5)(h)(h) Gates, fencing and an attendant or other appropriate access restrictions shall be provided, as specified by the department, to prevent nuisance conditions or if mechanical compaction equipment is part of the facility.

NR 502.05(5)(k)(k) The facility shall be operated and maintained in a sanitary, nuisance-free manner so as to protect the environment and the public health.

NR 502.05(6)(6) Operational requirements for noncontainerized storage facilities. No person may operate or maintain a noncontainerized storage facility except in conformance with an approved plan of operation and the following minimum operational requirements:

NR 502.05(6)(c)(c) Periodic maintenance or clean-up of the facility shall be conducted to keep it aesthetically pleasing and nuisance-free.

NR 502.05(6)(g)(g) The facility shall be operated and maintained in a sanitary, nuisance-free manner so as to protect the environment and the public health.

NR 502.05(7)(7) Operational requirements for municipal solid waste combustor residue storage facilities. Except for on site storage at a municipal solid waste combustor approved under s. NR 502.13, no person may maintain or operate a storage facility for residue produced by burning municipal solid waste unless the person has obtained an operating license under sub. (1), and written approval of a plan of operation under sub. (8), for the facility. Residue storage areas shall be designed, operated and maintained in compliance with the applicable operational requirements specified under sub. (5) or (6) and the following:

NR 502.05(7)(a)(a) The residue shall be wetted at all times during storage to prevent dust emissions. Alternative methods of dust control shall be approved by the department prior to implementation. Provisions shall be made to prevent the release of residue into the air in the residue handling areas.

NR 502.05(7)(b)(b) The storage area shall have an impervious surface on which the residue is stored and a collection system for any liquids coming into contact with the residue. All liquid that comes into contact with the residue shall be collected and treated at a wastewater treatment plant approved by the department.

NR 502.05(7)(c)(c) Access to the storage areas shall be restricted to authorized personnel only. Fencing or other means of access control acceptable to the department shall be maintained around the storage facility.

NR 502.05(8)(8) Plan of operation. No person may establish or construct a solid waste storage facility or expand an existing facility unless the person has obtained a plan of operation approval from the department. The plan of operation shall specify the intent and objectives of the proposal, indicate methods and procedures to minimize adverse environmental impacts, and provide a design which complies with the applicable operational requirements specified under subs. (5) to (7). Unless otherwise approved by the department in writing, the plan shall be submitted in accordance with s. NR 500.05 and shall contain, at a minimum, the following information:

NR 502.05(8)(c)(c) The proposed facility size, a description of the present land use of the facility and the area within 1/4 mile of the facility.