City Ordinance No. 570 - Bacolod City

City Ordinance No 570
December 1,2011
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SECTION 24. Design of the Collection Vehicle. The design of the collection
vehicle must conform to the following.
a. The body of the vehicle should be of suitable size commensurate with the
design of the vehicle.
b. The vehicle should have totally enclosed car body with the driver seat
separated from the loader to prevent coming into contact with the waste in the
event of coHision/accident
c. There should be a suitable system for securing the load during transport.
d. The vehicle should be easy to clean and the internal surface of the body
should be smooth enough that allows it to be steam cleaned and with ail
comers/angles rounded. The vehicle should be cleaned at the end of each
working day and in the event of any spillage.
e. The vehicle should be marked with the name and address of the waste carrier.
f The international hazard sign should be displayed on the vehicle or container,
as well as the emergency telephone number
g. Empty plastic bags, suitable protective clothing, cleaning equipment, tools, and
disinfectant, together with special kits for dealing with liquid spills, should be
carried in a separate compartment in the vehicle.
SECTION 25. Routing. Hazardous, toxic and medical waste should be transported
through the quickest or shortest possible route and should be planned before the trip
begins. After departure from the source, every effort should be made to avoid further
handling. If handling cannot be avoided, it should be pre-arranged and take place in
adequately designed and authorized premises. Handling requirements can be specified in
the contract established between the waste generator and the transporter
An efficient and effective collection system route should consider the following:
a. Collection schedule either by route or zone
b. Assignment of personnel responsible for the zone or area
c. Logical planning of the route (should avoid passing the collected package of
waste on congested area)