§ 46.883. Location of storage areas, redeeming machines, receptacles and waste handling units.

 (a)  General requirement. An area designated for refuse, recyclables, returnables and—except as specified in subsection (b)—a redeeming machine for recyclables or returnables shall be located so that it is separate from food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles and a public health hazard or nuisance is not created.

 (b)  Exception for redeeming machine. A redeeming machine may be located in the packaged food storage area or consumer area of a food facility if food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles are not subject to contamination from the machines and a public health hazard or nuisance is not created.

 (c)  Receptacles. The location of receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables and returnables may not create a public health hazard or nuisance or interfere with the cleaning of adjacent space.

Cross References

   This section cited in 7 Pa. Code §  46.965 (relating to refuse, recyclabes and returnables: receptacles, waste handling units and designated storage areas).



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