Section 299.213. Transportation equipment

(a) Equipment used to transport residual waste shall comply with the following, unless otherwise approved by the Department in writing:

(1) Transportation equipment shall be:

(i) Cleaned as frequently as necessary to prevent odors, vectors and other nuisances.

(ii) Constructed to prevent littering and the ingress or egress of vectors.

(iii) Equipped with fire extinguishing equipment.

(2) Load compartments in transportation equipment shall be:

(i) Constructed to be easily cleaned.

(ii) Constructed in a manner that provides easy access for the application of odor masking agents and for the performance of required maintenance.

(iii) Provided with drain plugs or valves at their lowest points.

(iv) Fireproof, if the waste is combustible.

(b) Roll-off containers shall be:

(1) Constructed to be easily cleaned.

(2) Cleaned as frequently as necessary to prevent odors, vectors and other nuisances.

(3) Constructed to prevent littering and the ingress or egress of vectors.

(4) Fireproof, if the waste is combustible.

(c) Equipment used to transport residual waste shall be routinely tested, inspected and maintained by the operator to ensure that there is no release or leakage of waste during transportation.

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Cross References

This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 299.201 (relating to scope).