§ 46.882. Storage areas and receptacles for refuse, recyclables and returnables: numbers and capacities.

 (a)  Storage areas, rooms and receptacles: capacity and availability.

   (1)  An inside storage room and area and outside storage area and enclosure, and receptacles shall be of sufficient capacity to hold refuse, recyclables and returnables that accumulate.

   (2)  A receptacle shall be provided in each area of the food facility or premises where refuse is generated or commonly discarded, or where recyclables or returnables are placed.

   (3)  If disposable towels are used at handwashing sinks, a waste receptacle shall be located at each sink or group of adjacent sinks.

 (b)  Toilet room receptacle for sanitary napkins. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

 (c)  Cleaning implements and supplies. Suitable cleaning implements and supplies (such as high-pressure pumps, hot water, steam and detergent) shall be provided as necessary for effective cleaning of receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables and returnables, except that approved off-premises-based cleaning services may be used if on-premises cleaning implements and supplies are not provided.

Cross References

   This section cited in 7 Pa. Code §  46.941 (relating to handwashing facilities: numbers and capacities).



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