Aviation Occupational Health and Safety Regulations

4.4 (1) Each container that is used for solid or liquid waste, other than a disposable plastic garbage bag, shall be

• (a) leak-proof;

• (b) constructed so that it can be easily cleaned and maintained in a sanitary condition; and

• (c) equipped with a tight-fitting cover or enclosed in a manner that does not present a health or safety hazard.

(2) Each container shall be emptied as soon as practicable after it becomes full and at least once in every 24 hour period in which it is used.

(3) If disposable plastic garbage bags are used, they shall be

• (a) leak-proof;

• (b) strong enough to support their contents when full; and

• (c) closed and secured when full and disposed of at the first opportunity.