{"data":{"id":"us-va/12vac5-421-2680","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"12VAC5-421-2680","heading":"Storage areas, redeeming machines, receptacles and waste handling units, location","body":"A. An area designated for refuse, recyclables, returnables, and, except as specified in subsection B of this section, a redeeming machine for recyclables or returnables shall be located so that it is separate from food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles and a public health hazard or nuisance is not created.\n\nB. A redeeming machine may be located in the packaged food storage area or consumer area of a food establishment if food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are not subject to contamination from the machines and a public health hazard or nuisance is not created.\n\nC. The location of receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables  shall not create a public health hazard or nuisance or interfere with the cleaning of adjacent space.","path":["Title 12. Health","Agency 5. Department of Health","Chapter 421. Food Regulations","Part V. Water, Plumbing, and Waste","Article 5. Refuse, Recyclables, and Returnables"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title12/agency5/chapter421/section2680/","current_through":"2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T04:50:18Z","sha256":"d085e8128d078c442f0c5c6b45e3446aedf922e56a4cb5d43e0fc89b500e1c13","source_id":"us-va-vac","stale":false,"prev":"us-va/12vac5-421-2670","next":"us-va/12vac5-421-2690"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}