R 299.4602 Operation.

Rule 602. (1) A solid waste transporting unit's openings shall be closed and doors or covers shall be secured by an adequate latch or restraining mechanism to keep them closed while transporting solid waste which may blow or fall off the vehicle. The driver shall be responsible for the proper positioning of the cover. A special covering shall be used where conditions require the control of odor, vermin, liquids, dust or smoke. (2) A solid waste transporting unit shall be loaded in a manner that minimizes the spilling of materials. (3) Where accidental spillage does occur from the solid waste transporting unit, the driver shall be responsible for assuring that the material is picked up as soon as possible and the area suitably cleaned. (4) Where solid waste is purposely dumped from a solid waste transporting unit due to a hot load or fire, the fire shall be immediately extinguished by the most effective means and the area shall be properly cleaned as soon as reasonably possible. (5) During the collection process, a solid waste transporting unit shall not be parked in a residential area longer than necessary to collect solid waste, unless it is parked more than 500 feet from adjacent residences. A solid waste transporting unit shall not be parked, stored or established at any location so as to cause a hazard to health or at any residentially zoned location so as to cause a nuisance.