[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: 40CFR243.202-3]



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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.  243.202-3  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.