8 CCR 1202-16, pt. 10 - Disposal of Inedible Waste
10.1. All inedible waste must be denatured
and disposed of by a method approved by the Colorado Commissioner of
Agriculture.
10.2. Acceptable
methods of denaturing include:
10.2.1.
FD&C Green No. 3 coloring;
10.2.2. FD&C Blue No. 1
coloring;
10.2.3. FD&C Blue No.
2 coloring;
10.2.4. Finely powdered
charcoal; or
10.2.5. Other
proprietary substance approved by the USDA FSIS administrator.
10.3. Any container used in the
processing facility for the disposal of waste generated from processing, other
than a disposable waste container that is discarded at the end of the work day,
must be constructed and finished with durable, water resistant materials that
are capable of being readily and thoroughly cleaned and sanitized. All waste
containers including, without limitation, disposable waste containers, must be
limited to and clearly marked for such use and maintained in a clean and
sanitary condition.
10.4. All waste
products from processing must be disposed of daily or stored for later disposal
in a manner that does not create any condition that could cause contamination,
or otherwise adversely affect the wholesomeness or quality of any meat product,
or generate offensive odors or other objectionable conditions.
10.5. Approved methods of disposal include:
10.5.1. Disposal to a licensed rendering
company;
10.5.2. Sanitation
landfill;
10.5.3. Composting,
subject to approval by county and / or state health agency; or
10.5.4. Burial on site, subject to approval
by county and / or state health agency.
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