§ 46.881. Storage areas and receptacles for refuse, recyclables and returnables: materials, design, construction and installation.

 (a)  Indoor storage area. If located within the food facility, a storage area for refuse, recyclables and returnables shall meet the requirements specified in § §  46.901, 46.921 and 46.922(e) and (f) (relating to indoor areas of food facilities: surface characteristics; cleanability of floors, walls and ceilings; and functionality of various physical facilities of a food facility).

 (b)  Outdoor storage surface. An outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables and returnables shall be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and shall be smooth, durable and sloped to drain.

 (c)  Outdoor enclosure. If used, an outdoor enclosure for refuse, recyclables and returnables shall be constructed of durable and cleanable materials.

 (d)  Receptacles. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables and returnables and for use with materials containing food residue shall be durable, cleanable, insect- and rodent-resistant, leakproof and nonabsorbent. Plastic bags and wet strength paper bags may be used to line receptacles for storage inside the food facility, or within closed outside receptacles.

 (e)  Receptacles in vending machines. A refuse receptacle may not be located within a vending machine, except that a receptacle for beverage bottle crown closures may be located within a vending machine.

 (f)  Outside receptacles.

   (1)  Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables and returnables used with materials containing food residue and used outside the food facility shall be designed and constructed to have tight-fitting lids, doors or covers.

   (2)  Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse and recyclables such as an onsite compactor shall be installed so that accumulation of debris and insect and rodent attraction and harborage are minimized and effective cleaning is facilitated around and, if the unit is not installed flush with the base pad, under the unit.

   This section cited in 7 Pa. Code §  46.884 (relating to operation and maintenance of storage areas, redeeming machines, receptacles and waste handlling units); and 7 Pa. Code §  46.902 (relating to outdoor areas of food facilities: surface characteristics).