What is BS EN 840‑5 about?

BS EN 840 discusses mobile waste and recycling containers. BS EN 840-5 is a fifth part of the multi-series on mobile waste containers that provides performance requirements and test methods for mobile waste and recycling containers.

BS EN 840-5 gives the test methods for mobile waste and recycling containers according to EN 840-1 to EN 840-4. BS EN 840-5 also gives the levels to be reached during the tests or after they have been done. BS EN 840-5 applies to mobile waste and recycling containers with capacities up to 1700 l.

Who is BS EN 840‑5 for?

BS EN 840‑5 on mobile waste containers is useful for:

Manufacturers of hydraulic lifting devices
Designers and manufacturers of mobile waste containers
Recycling plants
Waste transporters
Design engineers
Quality control personnel

Why should you use BS EN 840‑5?

Mobile waste and recycling containers are designed containers fitted with wheels intended to temporarily store waste. BS EN 840-5 provides the test methods for mobile waste and recycling containers according to EN 840-1 to EN 840-4.

BS EN 840-5 gives the levels to be reached during the tests or after they have been done. There are two methods such as the tank and ball drop method that ensure functionality and safety dimensions for the container. In addition to a stability test, different types of pulling and rolling tests, as well as lifting-tilting tests have been described in BS EN 840-5. The tests described in BS EN 840-5 allow you to assess the strength and quality of the containers.

What’s changed since the last update?

BS EN 840‑5:2020 supersedes EN 840-5:2012.

The main changes compared to the previous edition are as follows:

4.11.2 "Handle test" has been updated
Table 4 "Sequence of tests" has been corrected
The document has been editorially revised and adapted to the new design rules

BS EN 840-5:2020

Mobile waste and recycling containers - Performance requirements and test methods

Current, Under Review

Published:

30 Apr 2020