Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 2024) |
Title 40 - Protection of Environment |
Chapter I - Environmental Protection Agency |
SubChapter I - Solid Wastes |
Part 243 - Guidelines for the Storage and Collection of Residential, Commercial, and Institutional Solid Waste |
Subpart B - Requirements and Recommended Procedures |
§ 243.203-2 - Recommended procedures: Operations.
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§ 243.203-2 Recommended procedures: Operations.
(a) The minimum collection frequency consistent with public health and safety should be adopted to minimize collection costs and fuel consumption. In establishing collection frequencies, generation rates, waste composition, and storage capacity should be taken into consideration.
(b) When solid wastes are separated at the point of storage into various categories for the purpose of resource recovery, a collection frequency should be designated for each waste category.