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Licensing Standards for DayCare Centers
Section H
Waste Disposal
H.(1) Refuse shall be stored in watertight containers with tight-fitting lids in designated areas in an approved manner.
H.(2) Garbage and other putrid materials shall be stored in durable, rust-resistant, non-absorbent, watertight, airtight, rodent-proof, and easily cleanable containers.
H.(3) All solid wastes shall be disposed of at sufficient frequencies and in such a manner not to create a rodent, insect, or vermin problem.
H.(4) Feces shall be disposed of through the sewerage system, and soiled diapers shall be placed in a plastic-lined, covered, leakproof container which shall be emptied and cleaned daily.
H.(5) All sewerage and liquid waste shall be disposed of in such a manner as not to create a public health hazard.
H.(6) The method of disposal shall be approved by the local health officials. Where public sewerage systems are accessible for use, this shall be the method of disposal.
H.(7) The use of lavatories, equipment and utensil-washing sinks, or food preparation sinks for the cleaning of garbage and refuse containers and the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water or similar liquid waters is prohibited.
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