Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
ATCP 55-89 - Food, Lodging, and Recreation Safety
Chapter ATCP 78 - Recreational And Educational Camps
Subchapter V - General Provisions
Section ATCP 78.22 - Garbage and refuse

Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง ATCP 78.22

Current through August 26, 2024

(1) CONTAINERS.

(a) Container design. Garbage and refuse shall be kept in durable, easily cleanable, pest resistant, leak-proof and nonabsorbent containers. Plastic bags may be used to line these containers.

(b) Covered and emptied.
1. Containers used in food preparation and utensil washing areas for holding garbage and refuse shall be kept covered or closed when not in use.

2. Containers for holding garbage and refuse shall be emptied at a frequency that minimizes the development of objectionable odors and other conditions that attract or harbor pests.

(c) Outdoor storage containers and drain plugs.
1. Containers stored outside as well as dumpsters, compactors and compactor systems shall meet all of the following:
a. Designed to be easily cleanable.

b. Provided with tight-fitting lids, doors, or covers.

c. Kept covered or closed when not in use.

2. Containers designed with drains shall have the drain plugs in place at all times, except during cleaning.

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

(e) Cleaning frequency.
1. Soiled containers shall be cleaned at a frequency sufficient to prevent pest attraction.

2. 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) General.
1. Garbage and refuse stored inside shall be stored in a manner to make the garbage and refuse inaccessible to pests.

2. Outside storage of unprotected plastic bags or wet-strength paper bags or baled units containing garbage or refuse is prohibited.

3. Cardboard or other packaging material not containing garbage or food wastes need not be stored in covered containers.

(b) Storage room design. Garbage or refuse storage rooms, if used, shall be constructed of easily cleanable, nonabsorbent materials, shall be kept clean, shall be pest-proof and shall be large enough to store all the garbage and refuse containers.

(c) Outdoor storage capacity. Outdoor storage areas or enclosures shall meet all of the following:
1. Be large enough to store all the garbage and refuse containers.

2. Kept in a clean condition.

(d) Recyclable and returnable items. Shall be stored in a clean and sanitary manner to prevent pest attraction.

(3) DISPOSAL.

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

(b) Wisconsin department of natural resources compliance. Solid waste disposal, including composting, on the premises shall comply with chs. NR 500 to 538, as enforced by the Wisconsin department of natural resources.

This section is created eff. 9-24-23 by CR 21-109.

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