[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: 40CFR243.202-3]

[Page 331]
 
                   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. 243.202-3  Recommended procedures: Operations.

    (a) Collection vehicles should be maintained and serviced according 
to manufacturers' recommendations, and receive periodic vehicle safety 
checks, including, but not limited to, inspection of brakes, windshield 
wipers, taillights, backup lights, audible reverse warning devices, 
tires, and hydraulic systems. Any irregularities should be repaired 
before the vehicle is used. Vehicles should also be cleaned thoroughly 
at least once a week.
    (b) Solid waste should not be allowed to remain in collection 
vehicles over 24 hours and should only be left in a vehicle overnight 
when this practice does not constitute a fire, health, or safety hazard.