A-A-325 Waste Receptacle, Funnel Top, Plastic (S/S By A-A-235)

October 3, 1979

COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION

WASTE RECEPTACLE, FUNNEL TOP, PLASTIC

The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this

Commercial Item Description

This commercial item description covers plastic waste receptacles with funnel tops for inside trash collection.

Salient characteristics:

(1)          Color- as specified in the contract or order.

(2)          Size- 20 gallon minimum

(3)          Material- high density polyethylene with ultraviolet inhibitors

(4)          Molded in one piece and watertight

(5)          Interior and exterior surfaces shall allow for easy and thorough cleaning.

(6)          Top molded in one piece and shall lock securely to the receptacle.

(7)          Rim of barrel- solid rolled-out lip for rigidity.

Workmanship.  The receptacle and top shall be free from seams, flash, blisters, cracks, chips, sharp fins, sharp edges, lumps , and imbedded foreign material. There shall be no leaking, cracks, splits, or 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 receptacle 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.