1. Vehicles used for the commercial collection and transportation of any residue, sludge, agricultural, inert, industrial waste, or special waste must be loaded and moved in such a manner that the contents will not fall, leak, or spill therefrom. Where spillage does occur, the collector or transporter shall immediately return spilled waste to the vehicle or container and, if necessary, clean and decontaminate the area.

2. Vehicles used for the commercial collection and transportation of regulated infectious waste, household waste, or municipal waste incinerator ash must be fully leakproof and fully enclosed or covered to prevent scattering of material. Regulated infectious waste may not be subject to mechanical stress or compaction during loading, unloading, and transit. Where spillage does occur, the collector or transporter shall immediately return spilled waste to the vehicle or container and, if necessary, clean and decontaminate the area.

3. The cargo-carrying body of a vehicle used for commercial collection or transportation of solid waste must be maintained in good repair and in sanitary condition.

History: Effective January 1, 2019; amended effective October 1, 2024.

General Authority: NDCC 23.1-08-03; S.L. 2017, ch. 199, § 1

Law Implemented: NDCC 23.1-08-03; S.L. 2017, ch. 199, § 23