Singapore legislation
Regulation 31
Regulation 31
Refuse disposal
Subregulation 1
Every licensee holding a licence referred to in section 33 or 34 of the Act shall —
provide an adequate number of impervious receptacles with airtight coverings (which shall be kept closed) and of sufficient capacity to receive all refuse, rubbish or other waste produced upon the licensed premises used by him to hawk, sell or expose for sale any food or goods of any kind;
deposit or cause or permit to be deposited any refuse, rubbish or other waste discarded by him in such receptacle referred to in sub-paragraph (a) that is lined with a plastic bag used for that purpose, except for waste of a size that cannot be accommodated in such receptacle; and
ensure that the plastic bag containing the refuse, rubbish or other waste discarded is not torn or damaged and is securely fastened before he places or deposits it in a refuse bin centre or in such place as may be directed by the Director-General or any authorised officer for collection.
Subregulation 2
Every licensee of a food establishment, temporary fair or private market shall —
provide an adequate number of impervious receptacles with airtight coverings (which shall be kept closed) and of sufficient capacity to receive all refuse, rubbish or other waste produced upon the licensed premises used by the licensee as a food establishment, temporary fair or private market, unless such receptacles are already provided by a licensee holding a licence under section 33 or 34 of the Act;
ensure that any refuse, rubbish or other waste discarded by him or any other person in those licensed premises is deposited in such receptacle referred to in sub-paragraph (a) that is lined with a plastic bag used for that purpose, except for waste of a size that cannot be accommodated in such receptacle; and
ensure that the plastic bag containing the refuse, rubbish or other waste discarded is not torn or damaged and is securely fastened before it is placed or deposited in a refuse bin centre or in such place as may be directed by the Director-General or any authorised officer for collection.