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The quality and testing guidelines of the RAL-GZ 951/1 quality assurance label are regularly rechecked for relevancy and conformity with product and testing code specifications, and these criteria are significant enough to prompt amendments and adjustments if necessary.

The new RAL-GZ 951/3 for underground and semi-underground collection systems and depot containers for waste and recyclables with top lifting and bottom emptying (USD) has just passed the RAL approval procedure. Quality labels will shortly be available for order. Further information to follow.

Sustainability and preserving resources - RAL quality tested waste and recycling containers

A 10 year old boy was trapped in waste container in Erfurt and died of his injuries after being in a coma for nine days.

The quality committee of GGAWB e.V. has agreed on the following regulation:

Plastic and metal mobile 2-wheeled and 4-wheeled waste and recycling containers: capacity up to 1700 liters, are developed, manufactured and certified in accordance with the European Standard EN 840 and the RAL Quality Guidelines RAL-GZ 951/1 and RAL-GZ 951/2, respectively.

The set of issues concerning the usability of sliding domed lid containers according to EN 840 was particularly focused on in discussions with representatives of handicapped associations. Access for persons in wheelchairs is not easy, e.g. to manage the sliding domed lid of the waste and recycling container 1100.