California Code of Regulations
Title 22 - Social Security
Division 5 - Licensing and Certification of Health Facilities, Home Health Agencies, Clinics, and Referral Agencies
Chapter 1 - General Acute Care Hospitals
Article 8 - Physical Plant
Section 70845 - Solid Waste Containers

Universal Citation: 22 CA Code of Regs 70845

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

(a) All containers, except movable bins used for storage of solid wastes, shall have tight-fitting covers in good repair, external handles and be leakproof and rodent proof.

(b) Movable bins, when used for storing or transporting solid wastes from the premises, shall have approval of the local health department and meet the following requirements:

(1) Have tight-fitting covers.

(2) Be in good repair.

(3) Be leakproof.

(4) Be rodent proof unless stored in a room or screened enclosure.

(c) All containers receiving putrescible wastes shall be emptied at least every four days, or more often if necessary.

(d) Solid waste containers, including movable bins, shall be thoroughly washed and cleaned each time they are emptied unless soil contact surfaces have been completely protected from contamination by disposable liners, bags or other devices removed with the waste. Each movable bin should provide for suitable access and a drainage device to allow complete cleaning at the storage area.

1. Repealer of subsection (e) filed 12-30-83 as an emergency; effective upon filing (Register 84, No. 3). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL within 120 days or emergency language will be repealed on 4-29-84.
2. Certificate of Compliance transmitted to OAL 4-30-84 and withdrawn 5-30-84 (Register 84, No. 24).
3. Repealer of subsection (e) filed 5-30-84 as an emergency; effective upon filing (Register 84, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL within 120 days or emergency language will be repealed on 9-27-84.
4. Certificate of Compliance transmitted to OAL 9-26-84 and filed 10-16-84 (Register 84, No. 42).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 208(a) and 1254, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1250, 1275 and 25157.3, Health and Safety Code.

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