# WAC 173-310-040: WAC 173-310-040. Litter receptacles, where required

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_310_040

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 173-310-040
- **Heading:** WAC 173-310-040. Litter receptacles, where required
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 173 / Chapter 173-310 / Section 173-310-040

## Text

Litter receptacles meeting the standards established by this chapter must be placed in the following public places in the state:
(1) Along public highways lying outside the limits of incorporated cities and towns;
(2) Parks;
(3) Campgrounds;
(4) Trailer park facilities for transient habitation;
(5) Drive-in restaurants;
(6) Gasoline service stations;
(7) Tavern parking lots;
(8) Shopping centers;
(9) Grocery store parking lots;
(10) Marinas;
(11) Boat launching areas;
(12) Boat moorage and fueling stations;
(13) Public and private piers
(14) Beaches and bathing areas;
(15) Outdoor parking lots, other than those specifically designated above, that have a capacity of more than 50 automobiles;
(16) Fairgrounds;
(17) Schoolgrounds;
(18) Racetracks;
(19) Sporting event sites with seating capacity for more than 200 spectators;
(20) Sites for carnivals, festivals, circuses, shows or events of any kind to which the public is invited;
(21) Business district sidewalks.
Litter receptacles must be placed in the above public places only during times those places or the events held at them are open to the public.
Litter receptacles must be placed in conformance with laws, ordinances, resolutions and rules pertaining to fire, safety, public health or welfare.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 173-310-010 WAC 173-310-010. Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_310_010.md)
- [WAC 173-310-020 WAC 173-310-020. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_310_020.md)
- [WAC 173-310-030 WAC 173-310-030. Responsibility to obtain and place litter receptacle](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_310_030.md)
- [WAC 173-310-040 WAC 173-310-040. Litter receptacles, where required](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_310_040.md)
- [WAC 173-310-050 WAC 173-310-050. Number of litter receptacles required](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_310_050.md)
- [WAC 173-310-060 WAC 173-310-060. Minimum standards](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_310_060.md)
- [WAC 173-310-070 WAC 173-310-070. Anti-litter symbol](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_310_070.md)
- [WAC 173-310-080 WAC 173-310-080. Prohibited acts](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_310_080.md)
- [WAC 173-310-090 WAC 173-310-090. Penalties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_310_090.md)
- [WAC 173-310-100 WAC 173-310-100. Effective date and compliance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_310_100.md)

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