Department of Environmental Quality
Virginia Waste Management Board
Litter Receptacle Regulations
[9 VAC 20 ‑ 190]
Chapter Information
| Description | The regulation describes the responsibility of owners and operators of establishments and public places, throughout the Commonwealth, to place and maintain receptacles for receiving litter. |
| State Authority | Sections 10.1-1414 , 1419 and 1421 of the Code of Virginia |
| Federal Authority | N/A |
| Exempt from APA | No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act. |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation | The goal of this regulation is to establish guidelines for owners or persons in control of any property that is held out to the public as a place for assemblage, for the transaction of business or recreation, or as a public way for the placement and maintenance of litter receptacles throughout the Commonwealth. |
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Contact Information
| Name / Title: | Sanjay Thirungari |
| Address: |
DEQ - 1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400 P.O. Box 1105 Richmond, VA 23218 |
| Email Address: | sanjay.thirunagari@deq.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)659-1532 FAX: ()- TDD: ()- |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
Litter Receptacle Regulations - Final Exempt
|
Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/21/2001. |
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 11/10/2020 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 9/19/2016 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 4/2/2012 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 2/16/2006 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |