[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: 40CFR243.203-1] [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. 243.203-1 Requirement. Solid wastes (or materials which have been separated for the purpose of recycling) shall be collected with frequency sufficient to inhibit the propagation or attraction of vectors and the creation of nuisances. Solid wastes which contain food wastes shall be collected at a minimum of once during each week. Bulky wastes shall be collected at a minimum of once every 3 months.