Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
ATCP 55-89 - Food, Lodging, and Recreation Safety
Chapter ATCP 79 - Campgrounds
Section ATCP 79.20 - Garbage and refuse
Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง ATCP 79.20
Current through August 26, 2024
(1) GENERAL.
(a) The operator shall provide a sufficient
number of garbage, refuse, and recyclables containers for use by campers. The
containers shall be durable, cleanable, insect-resistant, rodent-resistant,
leakproof, nonabsorbent, and of sufficient capacity to hold all of the
accumulated garbage, refuse, and recyclables. The containers shall be covered,
unless the containers are emptied on a daily basis. Collection points may be
located throughout the campground for centralized garbage, refuse and
recyclable pickup. A campground operator may request a variance under s.
ATCP 79.02(2) to receive approval for an
alternate method of garbage and refuse pick up.
(b)
1. The
operator shall prevent garbage, refuse, and recyclable containers from
developing a buildup of soil or attracting insects and rodents.
2. The operator may not store garbage or
refuse outside in plastic bags, wet-strength paper bags, or baled units after
collection.
(2) BURNING OF REFUSE. If the operator burns garbage or refuse, the operator shall comply with s. NR 429.04 and chs. NR 415 and 445 as enforced by the department of natural resources. Areas around burning facilities shall be clean and orderly.
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