Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Health
Title R392 - Population Health, Environmental Health
Rule R392-800 - General Sanitation in Public Places
Section R392-800-7 - Solid Wastes

Universal Citation: UT Admin Code R 392-800-7

Current through Bulletin 2023-24, December 15, 2023

(1) The operator shall provide a d equate containers conveniently located on the premises to contain litter and other solid waste and to prevent the accumulation of solid waste in or around the public place or premises.

(2) Any solid waste that may create a nuisance or imminent health hazard that is generated at a public place and stored on its exterior premises shall be stored in a leak-proof, non-absorbent container with a tight-fitting lid that shall be kept closed at all times except when placing waste in or emptying waste from the container.

(3) All solid wastes shall be disposed with sufficient frequency and in such a manner as to prevent insect breeding, rodent harborage, or nuisance.

(4) No person shall accumulate solid waste, or cause or allow any person to accumulate solid waste in any public place except for:

(a) waste properly disposed in containers meeting Subsection R392-800-7(2); or

(b) Solid waste temporarily accumulated as approved by the local health officer.

(5) Compost may be maintained in a public place if:

(a) The compost is located and maintained in a defined space and managed in a way that prevents the spread of disease, the propagation or harborage of insects or rodents, the creation of any nuisance, offensive odor at the property line, or any other condition that might adversely affect public health.

(6) An operator shall not sweep or place solid waste from sidewalks, steps, or other locations into streets.

(7) Solid waste too large or otherwise unsuitable for disposal containers may be stored temporarily on the premises of a public place if the solid waste storage does not create a health or safety hazard, nuisance, or rodent harborage.

(8) Solid waste storage areas located indoors shall be rodent and insect proof, adequately ventilated, easily cleanable, properly drained, and maintained to prevent any nuisance or unsanitary conditions.

(9) Solid waste containers shall be placed where they do not create adverse health or nuisance conditions.

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2018-23, effective 11/14/2018

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