Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
ATCP 55-89 - Food, Lodging, and Recreation Safety
Chapter ATCP 75 - Retail Food Establishments
Subchapter V - Vending Machines
Section ATCP 75.40 - Waste disposal
Universal Citation: WI Admin Code § ATCP 75.40
Current through February 24, 2025
(1) REMOVAL. All trash and other food product waste material shall be removed from the vending machine location as frequently as may be necessary to prevent attracting vermin, or creating a nuisance and unsightliness, and shall be disposed of in a manner that will not attract insects or rodents.
(2) CONTAINERS. Self-closing, leak-proof and easily cleanable refuse containers shall be provided in the vicinity of each machine or machines to receive cartons, wrappers, and other items of refuse.
(3) WASTE COLLECTION.
(a) Containers shall be provided within all
machines dispensing liquid products in bulk for the collection of drip,
spillage, overflow, and other internal wastes.
(b) An automatic shutoff device shall be
provided, which will place the vending machine out of operation before a
container overflows. The cutoff mechanism shall be set at a point to permit
removal of the waste container from the machine without spillage.
(c) Containers and surfaces on which wastes
may accumulate shall be readily removable for cleaning, easily cleanable, and
corrosion resistant.
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