{"data":{"id":"us-va/12vac5-421-2720","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"12VAC5-421-2720","heading":"Covering receptacles","body":"Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered:\n\n1. Inside the food establishment if the receptacles and units :\n\na. Contain food residue and are not in continuous use; or\n\nb. After they are filled; and\n\n2. With tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the food establishment.","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/section2720/","current_through":"2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T04:50:18Z","sha256":"bc0384344168a7e916081b2f6eca9aa3949a1546979bc4780dfb85e45ba12b59","source_id":"us-va-vac","stale":false,"prev":"us-va/12vac5-421-2710","next":"us-va/12vac5-421-2730"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}