< p class=" MsoBodyText" > < span lang=" EN-GB" > This document defines the basic terms of functional components and performance indicators commonly used in the area of refuse collection vehicles (RCV). This document also gives classification and requirements for commercial specifications for RCVs. It aims to align with terminology that are used internationally.< / span>

< p class=" MsoBodyText" > < span lang=" EN-GB" > This standard provides further vocabulary to those defined in ISO 24161.< / span>

< p class=" Note" > < span lang=" EN-GB" > NOTE< span style=" mso-tab-count: 1 " >             < / span> ‘Refuse’ and ‘waste’ are used interchangeably in this document.< / span>