Cal. Code Regs. tit. 22 § 75068

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 45, November 8, 2024

Section 75068 - Solid Waste Containers

(a) All containers, except movable bins, used for storage of solid wastes shall have tight-fitting covers in good repair, external handles and shall be leakproof and rodent-proof.

(b) Movable bins, stored outside of the clinic when used for storing or transporting solid wastes from the premises, shall have tight-fitting covers and shall be rodent-proof, unless stored in an enclosed area.

(c) All containers used for storing infectious wastes shall display a prominent sign which identifies the contents as "Infectious Wastes."

(d) All containers receiving putrescible wastes shall be emptied daily and more often if necessary.

(e) Solid waste containers, including movable bins, shall be thoroughly washed and cleaned each time they are emptied, unless soil contact surfaces have been completely protected from contamination by disposable liners, bags or other devices removed with the waste. Each movable bin shall be accessible and shall have a drainage device to allow complete cleaning at the storage area.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 75068

1. Repealer of subsection (f) filed 12-30-83 as an emergency; effective upon filing (Register 84, No. 3). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL within 120 days or emergency language will be repealed on 4-29-84.
2. Certificate of Compliance transmitted to OAL 4-30-84 and withdrawn 5-30-84 (Register 84, No. 24).
3. Repealer of subsection (f) filed 5-30-84 as an emergency; effective upon filing (Register 84, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL within 120 days or emergency language will be repealed on 9-27-84.
4. Certificate of Compliance transmitted to OAL 9-26-84 and filed 10-16-84 (Register 84, No. 42).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 208(a), 1225 and 1254, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1226, 1250 and 25157.3, Health and Safety Code.