Section 78.15. Garbage and refuse.

 

(1)   Containers.

(a) Garbage and refuse shall be kept in durable, easily cleanable, insect resistant, leakproof and nonabsorbent containers. Plastic bags may be used to line these containers and may be used for inside storage.

(b) Containers for garbage and refuse used in food preparation and in areas used for washing utensils shall be kept covered or closed when not in use and emptied at a frequency that minimizes the development of objectionable odors and other conditions that attract or harbor insects and rodents.

(c) Containers stored outside as well as dumpsters, compactors and compactor systems shall be easily cleanable, provided with tight-fitting lids, doors, or covers and kept covered or closed when not in use. In containers designed with drains, drain plugs shall be in place at all times, except during cleaning.

(d) A camp shall have a sufficient number of containers to hold its garbage and refuse until disposal.

(e) Soiled containers shall be cleaned on a frequency to prevent insect and rodent attraction. Each container shall be thoroughly cleaned on the inside and outside in a way that does not contaminate food, equipment, utensils or food preparation areas.

(2)   Storage.

(a) Garbage and refuse stored inside shall be stored in a manner to make them inaccessible to insects and rodents. Outside storage of unprotected plastic bags or wet-strength paper bags or baled units containing garbage or refuse is prohibited. Cardboard or other packaging material not containing garbage or food wastes need not be stored in covered containers.

(b) Garbage or refuse storage rooms, if used, shall be constructed of easily cleanable, nonabsorbent materials, shall be kept clean, shall be insect-proof and rodent-proof and shall be large enough to store the garbage and refuse containers that accumulate.

(c) Outdoor storage areas or enclosures shall be large enough to store the garbage and refuse containers that accumulate and shall be kept clean.

(d) Recyclables and returnables shall be stored in a clean and sanitary manner to prevent insect and rodent attraction.

(3)   Disposal.

(a) Garbage and refuse shall be disposed of often enough to prevent odor and attracting insects and rodents.

(b) Solid waste disposal sites on the premises shall comply with chs. NR 500 to 538 and shall be licensed by the Wisconsin department of natural resources.

History: Cr. Register, January, 2001, No. 541 , eff. 2-1-01; CR 08-073 : renum. from HFS 175.10 Register January 2009 No. 637 , eff. 2-1-09; correction in (3) (b) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7. , Stats., Register February 2010 No. 650 ; renum. from DHS 175.15 Register June 2016 No. 726 ; correction in (1) made under s. 35.17 , Stats., Register June 2016 No. 726 .