Regulations last checked for updates: Mar 13, 2025

Title 21 - Food and Drugs last revised: Feb 25, 2025
§ 1250.79 - Garbage disposal.

(a) Water-tight, readily cleanable, nonabsorbent containers with close-fitting covers shall be used to receive and store garbage.

(b) Can washing and draining facilities shall be provided.

(c) Garbage cans shall be emptied daily and shall be thoroughly washed before being returned for use.

authority: 42 U.S.C. 216,243,264,271
source: 40 FR 5624, Feb. 6, 1975, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 21 CFR 1250.79