Waste Disposal

Containers for waste shall be: <br><br>a) Utensils and containers used to collect, hold, and dispose of waste are identified; <br><br>b) located in a designated area; <br><br>c) designed to be effectively emptied; <br><br>d) leak proof. <br><br>Waste management and removal provision shall be made for the segregation, storage, and removal of waste. In the plant it is removed daily and a contractor will remove the waste on a predetermined timeframe contractually agreed.

Accumulation of waste shall not be allowed in processing areas. Removal frequencies (from processing areas) shall be managed to avoid accumulations. Waste accumulation shall occur only in designated storage areas and not pose a risk of product contamination.

Waste shall be managed in a manner that prevents it from becoming a source of food to pests. NOTE: Waste materials produced in the manufacture of animal food can attract animals, including insects, rodents, and wild birds. It is important to prevent animal access to such materials.

Labelled products (bulk or packaged) and product labels designated as waste shall be disposed of in a manner that prevents unauthorized use (disfigure or destroy) to ensure that trademarks cannot be reused. Records of destruction by an approved disposal contractor shall be maintained.