La. Admin. Code tit. 25 § V-309

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section V-309 - Minimum Standards

A. Litter receptacles procured and placed in public places as required by these rules and regulations shall meet the following minimum standards.

1. General Specifications

a. The body of each litter receptacle shall be constructed of a minimum of 24-gauge galvanized metal or other material of equivalent strength, that will withstand normal wear and tear, reasonably resist corrosion and acts of vandalism.

b. Receptacles should be constructed, covered, or used in such a manner as to prevent, or preclude, the blowing of litter from the receptacle.

c. Openings in covered litter receptacles shall be readily identifiable and readily accessible for the deposit of litter.

d. Construction and general configuration of litter receptacles shall be in conformance with all pertinent laws, ordinances, resolutions or regulations pertaining to fire, safety, public health or welfare.

2. Color and Marking

a. The entire outer surface of each litter receptacle shall be white, navy blue, dark brown, or tan, if painted, however, if construction consists of aggregate concrete or wood, the natural color is acceptable.

b. Each litter receptacle shall bear the official antilitter symbol as adopted herein. The symbol shall be colored medium blue, bright gold and white. The symbol shall not be distorted as to proportion and shall not be incorporated into a commercial advertisement on the receptacle. The symbol shall be a uniform size of 10 inches in width and 12 inches for side mounting or 4 inches in width and 5 inches in height for top side mounting constructed from heat-activated materials designed for outside use.

c. Underground receptacles installed with foot pedal lids are exempt from logo requirements.

d. No commercial advertisement shall be placed on any litter receptacle within 8 inches of the official logo. However, the person owning any receptacle may place a single line on the receptacle identifying his ownership, and a single credit line designating any donor of the litter receptacle other than the owner himself. That lettering may not exceed 1/2 inch in height and may not interfere with or distract from the prominence of the antilitter symbol.

3. Maintenance

a. Compliance with these minimum standards shall include proper upkeep, maintenance and repair of litter receptacles sufficient to permit such receptacles to serve the functions for which they were designed and to prevent the appearance of such receptacles from becoming unsightly. Inadequately maintained or unsightly litter receptacles shall be in violation of these minimum standards.

b. Whenever litter receptacles are placed in any public place other than where required by these rules and regulations, such receptacles shall conform to the provisions of these rules and regulations.

La. Admin. Code tit. 25, § V-309

Promulgated by the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, Litter Control and Recycling Commission, LR 14:144 (March 1988).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 25:1110.