Collection vehicles that are the most appropriate for the specific task and geographical terrain must be used. See the guideline box below on selecting collection vehicles. The following shall apply:
| (a) | Collection vehicles, used for the collection and transportation of waste must not be used for any other purpose while collecting and transporting waste. |
| (b) | Health issues [regular cleaning of the vehicles is required] must be considered. |
| (c) | Waste must be collected and transported in closed vehicles (covered to ensure no windblown litter generation) to prevent littering during transportation. Non-compatible vehicles must be phased out. |
| (d) | Maintenance schedules must be adhered to and roadworthiness of vehicles ensured where applicable in order to ensure a reliable waste collection service. |
Guideline on Collection Vehicles
Collection vehicles that are the most appropriate for the specific task should be used. Consideration must be given to the following:
| (i) | type of waste to be removed - recyclable or non-recyclable; |
| (ii) | the geographical area of collection; and |
| (iii) | the method of collection - e.g. whether the receptacles in use need specialised equipment to be lifted or not. |
Collection vehicles used for the collection of non-recyclable waste might not be appropriate for the collection of recyclable waste. In choosing the type of vehicle for the collection of non-recyclable and recyclable waste the following must be taken into consideration:
| (i) | how much each type of waste can be compacted; |
| (ii) | any leachate forming when compacting the waste; and |
| (iii) | whether different types of recyclables are collected in one receptacle at the households. |
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