D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 21-704

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 24, June 14, 2024

Rule 21-704 - FOOD WASTE DISPOSAL

704.1

The collection and transporting of food waste (garbage) for animal feeding purposes is prohibited.

704.2

Unless food waste (garbage) is disposed of by grinding and flushing to the sanitary sewerage system, it shall be drained, wrapped, and stored for collection with rubbish.

704.3

Each food establishment served by a sanitary sewer and conducting activities any of which generate food wastes (garbage) shall have and use one or more food waste (garbage) grinders which are conveniently located to each such activity and which are adequate in capacity to dispose of all readily grindable food wastes (garbage) produced.

704.4

Each kitchen sink that is newly installed in any dwelling unit, or which is replaced or substantially repaired such that a plumbing permit is required, shall be provided with a food waste (garbage) grinder by the owner or licensee.

704.5

Food waste (garbage) grinders shall be maintained in good repair and operating condition by the owner or licensee.

D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 21-704

Regulation No. 71-21, approved June 29, 1971, 18 DCR 16 (July 12, 1971), 8 DCRR §§ 8 -3:603(h) and 8-3:607(e); as amended by Regulation 73-26, approved December 14, 1973, 20 DCR 545 (January 21, 1974); and by § 2(a) of the Solid Waste Control Amendments Act of 1977, D.C. Law 2-69, § 8 -3:604(h), 24 DCR 6800, 6802 (February 17, 1978)