What is BS EN 12574-1 - Stationary waste containers about ?
BS EN 12574-1 is the first part of the multi-series EN 12574 standard that specifies dimensions and requirements of stationary waste containers (in the text also called containers) without wheels or with wheels for positioning purposes only, with flat or dome lid(s) and capacities up to 10000 l for trunnion, double trunnion or pocket lifting devices.
Who is BS EN 12574-1 - Stationary waste containers for ?
BS EN 12574-1 on stationary waste containers is relevant to:
- Product Engineers
- Manufacturers of lifting devices and waste containers
- Government organization responsible for waste disposal and management
- Environmentalists
Why should you use BS EN 12574-1 - Stationary waste containers ?
Container systems are used for storing wastes at the point of waste generation, until they are moved for collection.
BS EN 12574-1 guides the dimensions and requirements for container volume requirements, as well as the requirements for material quality and standard testing procedures, as well as dimensions and markings. Testing of the nominal load and permissible mass are also included.
Overall, BS EN 12574-1 provides manufacturers with the best practice guidance they need to manufacture durable, high quality, robust, and more volume-efficient waste storage containers.