{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"114245","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 114245","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 104. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH [106500. - 119406.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-104"},{"name":"PART 7. CALIFORNIA RETAIL FOOD CODE [113700. - 114437.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-104/part-7"},{"name":"CHAPTER 7. Water, Plumbing, and Waste [114189. - 114245.7.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-104/part-7/chapter-7"},{"name":"ARTICLE 4. Refuse [114244. - 114245.7.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-104/part-7/chapter-7/article-4"}],"history":"Repealed and added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 23, Sec. 2.   Effective January 1, 2007.   Operative July 1, 2007, by Sec. 3 of Ch. 23.","effective":"2007-01-01","html":"<p>(a) An area designated for refuse, recyclables, returnables, and 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.</p><p>(b) Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall not be located so as to create a public health hazard or nuisance or interfere with the cleaning of adjacent space.</p>","text":"(a) An area designated for refuse, recyclables, returnables, and 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. (b) Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall not be located so as to create a public health hazard or nuisance or interfere with the cleaning of adjacent space.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/refuse-114245","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}