Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Health
Title R392 - Population Health, Environmental Health
Rule R392-200 - Sanitation and Safety of Schools
Section R392-200-22 - Waste Collection, Storage, and Disposal

Universal Citation: UT Admin Code R 392-200-22

Current through Bulletin 2024-06, March 15, 2024

(1) The governing body shall ensure that:

(a) a waste container is provided in each classroom;

(b) for a shop, chemistry lab, and similar area, a separate waste container is provided for each type of waste material not allowed to be disposed with regular municipal waste;

(c) solid waste is kept in a durable, easily cleanable, insect and rodent resistant container that does not leak or absorb liquids;

(d) a sufficient number and size of containers are provided to hold any solid waste accumulated between the times when the containers are emptied;

(e) each waste container is cleaned, repaired, or replaced at a frequency that will prevent odors and insect or rodent attraction;

(f) liquid waste from compacting or cleaning operations is disposed of as sewage and not in a storm drain;

(g) except as in Subsection (2), waste:
(i) is stored and located to minimize access to insects, rodents, other animals, and to not cause a nuisance;

(ii) that is contained in plastic bags, wet strength paper bags, or baled units is not stored outdoors without being protected in an enclosure and closeable container if the waste contains garbage, refuse, or food waste; and

(iii) is disposed of:
(A) often enough to prevent the development of odor and to minimize the harborage of insects or rodents; and

(B) in accordance with Utah Division of Solid and Hazardous Waste rules and local health department regulations;

(h) hazardous and regulated waste disposal complies with the Utah waste management rules and applicable local regulations;

(i) a tight-fitting lid, door, or cover:
(i) is provided on each waste container, refuse bin, compactor, and compactor system; and

(ii) is kept closed except when emptying or filling;

(j) a container, refuse bin, compactor, and compactor system used by the school is easily cleanable and maintained in good repair;

(k) a container designed with drains has a drain plug in place for each drain except during cleaning;
(1) a waste storage room, if used, has:
(i) walls, floors, and ceilings constructed with easily cleanable, nonabsorbent, washable materials that are clean and in good repair; and

(ii) doors that are fitted to reduce the entrance of rodents and insects;

(m) each outside storage area or enclosure is:
(i) constructed of easily cleanable materials;

(ii) kept clean; and

(iii) maintained in good repair; and

(n) each outside waste container, refuse bin and compactor system is stored on or above a solid surface of cleanable material, including concrete or asphalt, that is kept clean and maintained in good repair.

(2) Waste material, including packaging material or cardboard, that contains no garbage, refuse, or food waste may be stored in an enclosure or baled and not in a container.

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