Generally yes, subject to discussion and agreement as to timing and scope.
Mobile Garbage Bin
AS 4123 – 2024 is the official Australian Standard for MGBs. It has seven parts to it. MGB Consultants can provide advice to you on all aspects of the Standard.
No, the Standard only prescribes the dimensions of the bins and the functional performance tests the bins are required to pass.
This will depend on the specification and quality of the material proposed. Sustainability in the longevity and useful life of the bin is important too. It is a false economy to significantly reduce the lifespan of the bin so that it has to be replaced more often than is optimum.
Yes however there are a number of issues to consider such as the type of plastic used and effect on quality and performance of the product over time.
Yes. AS 4123 Part 7 designates colours and markings.
Yes, these are covered in part 6 of the standard.
Yes, these sizes are all covered by the Australian Standard AS413 – 2008.
Yes, as long as the old bin has been made form a suitable grade of High Density Polyethylene [HDPE].
No, the upfront price is only one issue, the proven functional performance of the product over time and how the warranty is provided and support from the manufacture are at least as important. The purchase of cheap inferior product can be a false economy when considering Total Cost of Ownership.
No, most manufactures have their own proprietary brand and moulds which have different design features and material content. MGB Consultants can advise on which is most suitable.
Part 5 of AS 4123 defines the methods of demonstrating conformance with the Standard.
This will depend on the terms and scope of the warranty offered by the manufacturer as well as the cause of the breakage.
In most cases yes, but this will depend on a number of factors such as the age of the bin, the tractability of the processes and material from which the bin has been made and the in field handling of the bin.
No, this is decided by the manufacturer, however As 4123 prescribes certain levels of UV protection to the finished product.
It depends on the manufacturer/supplier. Imported bins may have lower levels of UV protection than those made for Australian conditions to Australian Standards.
No, however it does contain some dimensional recommendations for parts of the device and states that the European Standard EN 1501 should be used as a reference document.
Yes, AS 4123 – 2008 is to be reviewed commencing 2020 and a new section added to cover lifting devices.
Yes it is still current and relevant; however will be review commencing 2020 read more
Yes. When purchasing a of large numbers of bins a organization should ensure that the lifting devices they use are appropriately designed and maintained over time. The revised Australian Standard will assist with this.
Appropriate certification should provide sufficient confidence in the product, but is impossible to test each and every bin in the factory before dispatch so variations may exist.
