33 CFR 151.75: Grinder and comminuter garbage processing standard
Last reviewed: October 14, 2026
This section sets a performance standard for grinders and comminuters used to discharge garbage in accordance with § 151.69(b)(1), § 151.71(b)(2), or § 151.73(b)(1). Each one must be capable of processing garbage so that it passes through a screen with openings no greater than 25 millimeters (one inch).
Applies toEach grinder or comminuter used to discharge garbage in accordance with § 151.69(b)(1), § 151.71(b)(2), or § 151.73(b)(1).
What it says
Each grinder or comminuter used to discharge garbage in accordance with § 151.69(b)(1), § 151.71(b)(2), or § 151.73(b)(1) must be capable of processing garbage to a set standard.
“Each grinder or comminuter used to discharge garbage in accordance with § 151.69(b)(1), § 151.71(b)(2), or § 151.73(b)(1), must be capable of processing garbage”
For each grinder or comminuter used to discharge garbage in accordance with the three named sections, processed garbage must pass through a screen with openings no greater than 25 millimeters (one inch).
“so that it passes through a screen with openings no greater than 25 millimeters (one inch).”
Common questions
How small must garbage be ground before discharge?
A grinder or comminuter used to discharge garbage under the named sections must be capable of processing garbage so that it passes through a screen with openings no greater than 25 millimeters (one inch).
“so that it passes through a screen with openings no greater than 25 millimeters (one inch).”
Which grinders or comminuters must meet the 25 millimeter standard?
The standard covers each grinder or comminuter used to discharge garbage in accordance with § 151.69(b)(1), § 151.71(b)(2), or § 151.73(b)(1).
“Each grinder or comminuter used to discharge garbage in accordance with § 151.69(b)(1), § 151.71(b)(2), or § 151.73(b)(1), must be capable of processing garbage”
The text of 33 CFR 151.75
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Grinders or comminuters
Each grinder or comminuter used to discharge garbage in accordance with § 151.69(b)(1), § 151.71(b)(2), or § 151.73(b)(1), must be capable of processing garbage so that it passes through a screen with openings no greater than 25 millimeters (one inch).
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