\round apartment houses not served by bulk 
storage units, where there are large concentrations 
of containers, open-mesh wire fences around the 
racks will keep dogs and inquisitive children away 
from the cans. The purpose of the fence is not to 
enclose and hide the containers from sight. There- 
fore, solid enclosures are not recommended, as 
they tend to encourage carelessness. 
Concrete slabs under individual containers 
provide some protection but are not generally as 
satisfactory as racks. When these are used they 
should be about 4 inches thick and should have 
foundation toes on the outside to prevent rodents 
from burrowing under them. Continuous slabs of 
concrete adjacent to apartments and business 
buildings, especially if elevated to truck loading 
height and provided with drains, are quite satis- 
factory. Many establishments prefer multiple-can 
racks somewhat removed from the buildings. Some 
restaurants, super-markets and other establish- 
ments use refrigerated, inside storage rooms. This 
practice reduces objectionable odors in the 
garbage-storage area and when garbage will be fed 
to hogs, helps preserve the quality of the garbage 
until delivery at the farm. 
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