[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 40, Volume 22]
[Revised as of July 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 40CFR243.202-2]

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                   TITLE 40--PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENT
 
         CHAPTER I--ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 243--GUIDELINES FOR THE STORAGE AND COLLECTION OF RESIDENTIAL, 
COMMERCIAL, AND INSTITUTIONAL SOLID WASTE--Table of Contents
 
           Subpart B--Requirements and Recommended Procedures
 
Sec. 243.202-2  Recommended procedures: Design.

    (a) Whenever possible, enclosed, metal, leak-resistant compactor 
vehicles should be used for the collection of solid wastes.

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    (b) Safety devices, including, but not limited to, the following 
should be provided on all collection vehicles:
    (1) Exterior rear-view mirrors.
    (2) Back-up lights.
    (3) Four-way emergency flashers.
    (4) Easily accessible first aid equipment.
    (5) Easily accessible fire extinguisher.
    (6) Audible reverse warning device.
    (c) If crew members ride outside the cab of the collection vehicle 
for short trips the vehicle should be equipped with handholds and 
platforms big enough to safeguard against slipping.
    (d) Vehicle size should take into consideration: Local weight and 
height limits for all roads over which the vehicle will travel; turning 
radius; and loading height in the unloading position to insure overhead 
clearance in transfer stations, service buildings, incinerators, or 
other facilities.
    (e) Engines which conserve fuel and minimize pollution should be 
used in collection vehicles to reduce fuel consumption and air 
pollution.