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. |
Meetings |
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 |
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None |
Past Actions | ||
Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
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Litter Receptacle Regulations - Final Exempt
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/21/2001. |
Periodic Reviews | ||
Last Activity | Status | |
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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 |