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34 Pa. Code § 41.15. Waste receptacles.

§ 41.15. Waste receptacles.

 (a)  Fire-resistance. Fire-resistant receptacles shall be in all establishments for the purpose of receiving papers, clippings, or other similar refuse. The receptacles shall be emptied at least once a day.

 (b)  Liquid or decomposable waste. When receptacles are used for liquid waste or material liable to decay or have an offensive odor, they shall either be made of metal or glazed earthenware or be metal-lined and shall not leak. The recpetacles shall be kept covered and shall be cleaned and disinfected as often as is necessary to keep them sanitary.



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