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Virginia regulations · Through 2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)

12VAC5-421-2620: Receptacles

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  1. Title 12. Health
  2. Agency 5. Department of Health
  3. Chapter 421. Food Regulations
  4. Part V. Water, Plumbing, and Waste
  5. Article 5. Refuse, Recyclables, and Returnables

A. Except as specified in subsection B of this section, receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables and for use with materials containing food residue shall be durable, cleanable, insect- and rodent-resistant, leakproof, and nonabsorbent.

B. Plastic bags and wet strength paper bags may be used to line receptacles for storage inside the food establishment, or within closed outside receptacles.

Collected 2026-09-14T04:50:18Z. Source file · JSON

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