D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 25, r. 25-F700

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 52, December 27, 2024
Rule 25-F700 - REFUSE FACILITIES ON PREMISES - RECEPTACLES, STORAGE AREAS, GOOD REPAIR, AND OUTSIDE STORAGE AREAS & REMOVAL FREQUENCY
700.1

An inside storage room or area, outside storage area or enclosure, and receptacles shall be of sufficient capacity to hold the refuse that accumulate.

700.2

Plastic bags and wet strength paper bags may be used to line receptacles for storage inside the tanning facility or within closed containers in outside receptacles.

700.3

Receptacles and waste handling units shall be designed and constructed with tight-fitting lids, doors, or covers.

700.4

Receptacles and waste handling units shall be durable, cleanable, insect- and rodent-resistant, leakproof, nonabsorbent, and maintained in good repair.

700.5

If used, an outdoor enclosure for refuse shall be constructed of durable and cleanable materials and shall be located so that a public health hazard or nuisance is not created.

700.6

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

700.7

Storage areas, enclosures, and receptacles for refuse shall be maintained in good repair.

700.8

Storage areas and enclosures for refuse shall be kept clean and maintained free of unnecessary items, as specified in Section 611.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 25, r. 25-F700

Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 3582 (March 15, 2013)
Authority: Section 4902 of the Department of Health Functions Clarification Act of 2001 (Act), effective October 3, 2001 (D.C. Law 14-28; D.C. Official Code § 7-731(a)(8) (2008 Repl. & 2012 Supp.)) and Mayor's Order 2007-63, dated March 8, 2007.