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American National Standard for Waste and Recycling

Side Load Collection Vehicle

American National Standards (ANSs) are essential tools used in every industry. They are voluntary and serve US interests well because all materially affected stakeholders have the opportunity to work together to create them. These standards only become mandatory when, and if, they are adopted or referenced by the government or when market forces make them imperative.

For more information and to purchase an American National Standard for Equipment Technology and Operations for Wastes and Recyclable Materials, click the document number of the desired standard below. These links will take you away from SWANA.org and to the ANSI Webstore.

ANS Z245.1-2017

Mobile Wastes and Recyclable Materials Collection, Transportation, and Compaction Equipment
Safety Requirements

ANS Z245.21-2013

Stationary Compactors
Safety Requirements for Manufacturing and Reconstruction

ANS Z245.2-2013

Stationary Compactors
Safety Requirements for Installation, Maintenance, and Operation

ANS Z245.41-2015

Facilities for the Processing of Commingled Recyclable Materials
Safety Requirements

ANS Z245.30-2008

Equipment Technology and Operations for Wastes and Recyclable Materials
Waste Containers
Safety Requirements

ANS Z245.51-2013

Baling Equipment
Safety Requirements

ANS Z245.42-2012

Waste Transfer Station
Safety Requirements

ANS Z245.60-2008

Equipment Technology and Operations for Wastes and Recyclable Materials
Waste Containers
Compatibility Dimensions

ANS Z245.5-2013

Baling Equipment
Safety Requirements for Installation, Maintenance, and Operation