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Recyclers News Press
The mandatory
Iowa Smoke Free Air Act poster
is
not included in the regulatory poster as the “No Smok-
ing” information needs to be displayed where custom-
ers can view the information. Sample signs can be ob-
tained at
General Business Standard 4
Building and property is well-maintained to reflect
a clean, orderly, and safe operation.
Buildings, fences, landscaped areas, and parts and
vehicle storage areas give customers, visitors,
neighbors, and others in the community their first im-
pression of the business. Well-kept structures and the
surrounding land are indicative of a reputable, profes-
sional, and respectable facility.
1. Keep building and fences in good repair and well-
maintained.
2. Maintain a professional image by mitigating vandal-
ism or dumping as soon as possible.
3. Keep vehicle holding areas and parts storage well-
organized and professional.
General Business Standard 5
Delivery and support vehicles are well-maintained
to ensure employee and community safety.
Good preventive maintenance reduces safety hazards,
the risk of equipment breakdown, and the potential re-
lease of equipment fluids. It can also help prevent
costly major repairs and extend equipment life. Having
clean, well-maintained equipment helps create a posi-
tive image of the operation for customers and the com-
munity.
1. Maintain company vehicles in safe condition
through preventive maintenance of engines and
other working parts such as cleaning and lubricat-
ing frequently.
2. Ensure operators are well-trained and conscien-
tious of vehicle capabilities.
General Business Standard 6
Pest control for mosquitoes and rodents is man-
aged through preventive maintenance.
1. Conduct preventive maintenance for pest control to
avoid infestations.
General Business Standard 7
No open burning is practiced at the facility as pro-
hibited by Iowa law.
1. Ensure vehicle dismantling does not include open
burning of any kind at the facility.
2. Remove all non-recyclable debris through periodic
landfill disposal or other lawful practices.
