Glass collection bins, essential elements of separate waste collection, must not only guarantee effective waste disposal, but also maximum safety for operators and citizens, as well as complying with noise pollution limits. To ensure these requirements are met, the Ente Certificazione Macchine (ECM), as a Notified Body and specialized testing laboratory, carries out a series of rigorous tests on this equipment, in accordance with current regulations.

STABILITY CHECKS: SAFETY FIRST

One of the most critical tests is the stability test. Rigid stationary containers, such as glass bells, are subject to external forces, slopes, or transverse stresses that can cause a risk of overturning. These tests are essential to ensure that the container maintains its position, even in suboptimal operating conditions or in the presence of partial loads, as simulated in the images provided.

• Instrumentation: Precision instruments such as the inclinometer shown are used to measure the angle of inclination and assess stability.
• Reference Standard: The tests are performed in accordance with UNI EN 12574-1/2/3:2017, which defines requirements, performance, and testing methods for stationary containers for waste that cannot be moved manually.
• Overturning Simulation: ECM technicians simulate the exposure of the container to forces that test its structural stability. This includes verifying its resistance to overturning when the container is tilted or subjected to lateral forces, precisely to protect the safety of those who use it or work around it.

NOISE TESTING: PROTECTION OF THE ACOUSTIC ENVIRONMENT

In addition to physical safety, ECM focuses on the acoustic impact of this equipment. Noise emission tests are essential, especially since bells are often installed in urban and residential areas.

• Emission Measurement: ECM technicians, with the aid of state-of-the-art instrumentation, measure the noise emission levels produced during normal glass collection or handling operations. The noise generated by these containers is a variable that must be kept under strict control to ensure an adequate quality of life in the contexts in which they are located.
• These checks are carried out in compliance with the UNI EN 13071-1 standard. This standard requires noise marking for numerous machines and equipment intended for outdoor use, in order to limit noise pollution.

RELIABILITY AND EXPERTISE AT THE SERVICE OF THE SECTOR

The testing and certification activities carried out by ECM on glass collection bells are crucial. Through stability and noise tests, it is ensured that the products placed on the market are not only functional for separate collection, but also comply with the most stringent European regulations in terms of safety and environmental health..

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