6 Colo. Code Regs. § 1011-1-5-28

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 20, October 25, 2024

Section 6 CCR 1011-1-5-28 - WASTE DISPOSAL

28.1 SEWAGE AND SEWER SYSTEMS

All sewage shall be discharged into a public sewer system, or if such is not available, disposed of in a manner approved by the State and local health authorities and the Colorado Water Quality Control Commission.

A) When private sewage disposal systems are in use, records of maintenance and the system design plans shall be kept on the premises.

B) No unprotected exposed sewer line shall be located directly above working, storage or eating surfaces in kitchens, dining rooms, pantries, food storage rooms, or where medical or nursing supplies are prepared, processed or stored.

28.2 MEDICAL WASTE

Medical waste shall be disposed of in accordance with the Department's regulations pertaining to Solid Waste Disposal Sites and Facilities at 6 CCR 1007-2, Part 1, Section 13, Medical Waste.

28.3 REFUSE

All garbage and rubbish that is not disposed of as sewage shall be collected in impervious containers in such manner as not to become a nuisance or a health hazard and shall be removed to an outside approved storage area at least once a day.

A) The refuse storage area shall be kept clean, and free from nuisance.

B) A sufficient number of impervious containers with tight fitting lids shall be provided and kept clean and in good repair.

C) Carts used to transport refuse shall be constructed of impervious materials, enclosed, used solely for refuse and maintained in a sanitary manner.

28.4 INCINERATORS

Any facility using an incinerator shall obtain a permit to operate an incinerator from the State Air Pollution Control Division and maintain the permit on file.

A) The facility shall comply with federal, state and local air pollution regulations.

B) The incinerator shall be constructed in a manner that prevents insect and rodent breeding and harborage.

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