{"data":{"id":"us-va/2vac5-585-2720","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"2VAC5-585-2720","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 2. Agriculture","Agency 5. Department of Agriculture And Consumer Services","Chapter 585. Retail Food Establishment Regulations","Part V. Water, Plumbing, and Waste","Article 5. Refuse, Recyclables, and Returnables"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title2/agency5/chapter585/section2720/","current_through":"2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T04:45:04Z","sha256":"4e59aa98566ec939461284950a6897568c051e9d0dc205c0cf86a25d188a30c1","source_id":"us-va-vac","stale":false,"prev":"us-va/2vac5-585-2710","next":"us-va/2vac5-585-2730"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}