Section 410 IAC 7-15.5-44 - Solid waste collection and disposalAuthority: IC 16-19-3-4; IC 16-41-31-5
Affected: IC 16-41-31
Sec. 44.
(a) Solid waste shall be kept in durable, easily cleanable, insect-proof, and rodent-proof containers that do not leak and do not absorb liquids. Plastic bags and wet-strength paper bags may be used to line these containers, and they may be used for storage inside the food service establishment.(b) Containers used in food preparation and utensil washing areas shall be kept covered after they are filled.(c) Containers stored outside the establishment, and dumpsters, compactors, and compactor systems shall be easily cleanable, shall be provided with tight fitting lids, doors, or covers, and shall be kept covered when not in actual use. In containers designed with drains, drain plugs shall be in place at all times, except during cleaning.(d) There shall be a sufficient number of containers to hold all the solid waste that accumulates.(e) Soiled containers shall be cleaned at a frequency to prevent insect and rodent attraction. 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. Suitable facilities, including hot water and detergent or steam, shall be provided and used for washing containers. Liquid waste from compacting or cleaning operations shall be disposed of as sewage.(f) Solid waste on the premises shall be stored in a manner to make it inaccessible to insects and rodents. Outside storage of unprotected plastic bags or wet-strength paper bags or baled units containing solid waste is prohibited. Cardboard or other packaging material not containing solid waste need not be stored in covered containers.(g) Solid waste shall be disposed of often enough to prevent the development of odor and the attraction of insects and rodents.Indiana State Department of Health; 410 IAC 7-15.5-44; filed Jul 29, 1992, 10:00 a.m.: 15 IR 2582; readopted filed Jul 11, 2001, 2:23 p.m.: 24 IR 4234; readopted filed May 22, 2007, 1:44 p.m.: 20070613-IR-410070141RFA; readopted filed Sep 11, 2013, 3:19 p.m.: 20131009-IR-410130346RFAReadopted filed 11/13/2019, 3:14 p.m.: 20191211-IR-410190391RFA