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 federal government including, but not limited to, Motor
Carrier Safety Standards (40 CFR 390-396) and Noise
Emission Standards for Motor Carriers Engaged in Inter-
state Commerce (40 CFR 202). Federally owned collection
vehicles shall be operated in compliance with Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (49 CFR 500-580).
All vehicles used for the collection and trans-
portation of solid waste (or materials which have been
separated for the purpose of recycling) shall be enclosed
or adequate provisions shall be made for suitable cover,
so that while in transit there can be no spillage.
The equipment used in the compaction, collection,
and transportation of solid waste (or materials which have
been separated for the purpose of recycling) shall be
constructed, operated, and maintained in such a manner as
to minimize health and safety hazards to solid waste
management personnel and the public. This equipment shall
be maintained in good condition and kept clean to prevent
the propagation or attraction of vectors and the creation
of nuisances.
Collection equipment of the following types used for
the collection, storage, and transportation of solid waste
(or materials which have been separated for the purpose of
recycling) shall meet the standards established by the
American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z245.1, Safety
Standards for Refuse Collection Equipment) as of the
effective date(s) established in ANSI Z245.1:
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rear-loading compaction equipment
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side-loading compaction equipment
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front-loading compaction equipment
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tilt-frame equipment
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hoist-type equipment
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satellite vehicles
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special collection compaction equipment
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stationary compaction equipment.
Whenever possible, enclosed, metal, leak-resistant
compactor vehicles shall be used for the collection of solid
wastes.
Safety devices, including, but not limited to the
following shall be provided on all collection vehicles:
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exterior rear-view mirrors
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back-up lights
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four-way emergency flashers
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easily accessible first aid equipment
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easily accessible fire extinguisher
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audible reverse warning device.
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