A-A-322 Waste Container, Plastic, Two-Wheeled, 45-Gallon, With Lid

January 24, 1980

SUPERSEDING

A-A-322

September 20, 1979

COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION

WASTE CONTAINER, PLASTIC, TWO-WHEELED, 45-GALLON, WITH LID

The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this

Commercial Item Description

This commercial item description covers plastic, two-wheeled, mobile 45-gallon waste container with lid.

Salient characteristics:

(1)          Capacity- 45 + 2 gallons

(2)          Shape- square or rectangular

(3)          Material- polyethylene (PE) or polyethylene copolymer

(4)          Wheel diameter- 6 inches minimum

(5)          Lid- snug fitting

(6)          Handle- to facilitate pushing or pulling the container in normal use

(7)          Top rim reinforced for rigidity

Workmanship.  Free from flash, blisters, cracks, chips, sharp fins, sharp edges, lumps, and imbedded foreign material. No leaking, cracks, splits, or permanent deformation when filled with water.

Certification.      The contractor shall certify that the product offered meets the salient characteristics of this commercial item description and that the product conforms to the producer’s own drawing, specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices and is the same product offered for sale in the commercial market. The Government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance prior to first delivery and thereafter as may be otherwise provided for under the provisions of the contract.

Recovered materials.     The manufacturer shall utilize recovered materials to the maximum extent practicable.

Packaging, packing and marking.               Each waste container shall be packaged in accordance with normal commercial practice and packed in fiberboard boxes that will assure acceptance by common carrier and provide product protection against loss and damage during multiple shipments, handling, and storage. The shipping container shall be in compliance with National Motor Freight Classification and Uniform Freight Classification. Marking shall be as specified in the contract or order.