[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 40, Volume 24]

[Revised as of July 1, 2006]

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.

    (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.