Overview

ISO 13155:2025 - Refuse collection vehicles: Vocabulary, classification and requirements for commercial specifications defines a harmonized set of terms, vehicle classifications and commercial specification requirements for refuse collection vehicles (RCVs). Building on ISO 24161, this international standard establishes common vocabulary for RCV components, systems and performance indicators to reduce ambiguity in design, procurement, regulation and operations of waste collection fleets.

Key Topics

The standard covers three core areas:

Terms and definitions
- Vehicle types (rear-loaded, side‑loaded, front‑loaded, combined, tanker, transfer trailers, kerbside recycling vehicles, consumer-facing RCVs)
- Main functional components (cab, chassis, subframe, bodywork, hopper, tailgate, compaction and discharge systems)
- Performance indicators used in the RCV sector
Classification
- Classification of vehicles, loading devices and pick‑up systems to support consistent product categorization and procurement.
Commercial specifications and requirements
- Guidance for commercial specifications including: general vehicle information, chassis, mass and load data, vehicle dimensions, driving characteristics, capacity, loading systems, vacuum systems, compaction systems, discharge systems and hydraulic systems.
- Informative annexes illustrating main functional components, pick‑up system types, loading/discharge devices and volumes.

Keywords integrated: ISO 13155:2025, refuse collection vehicles, RCV, refuse collection truck, vocabulary, classification, commercial specifications, loading system, compaction system.

Applications

ISO 13155:2025 is practical for:

Manufacturers and OEMs - to align product descriptions, technical datasheets and body/chassis interfaces with internationally accepted terminology.
Procurement and fleet managers - to prepare clear commercial specifications and tenders for refuse collection trucks and services.
Regulators and standards bodies - to harmonize regulations, certification criteria and conformity assessment language.
Engineers and system integrators - for design, integration and verification of loading, compaction, vacuum and hydraulic systems.
Consultants, researchers and trainers - as a reference for education, research, safety guidance and interoperability in waste collection and transportation management.

Related standards

ISO 24161 - referenced as the baseline vocabulary for waste and collection vehicles; ISO 13155 provides further terminology.
Other referenced documents in definitions include ISO/TS 24159 and standards such as EN 1501‑1 for specific component terms.

ISO 13155:2025 supports clearer communication across the waste collection value chain, improving procurement clarity, design interoperability and operational efficiency for refuse collection vehicles.

Overview

Key Topics

The standard covers three core areas:

Terms and definitions
- Vehicle types (rear-loaded, side‑loaded, front‑loaded, combined, tanker, transfer trailers, kerbside recycling vehicles, consumer-facing RCVs)
- Main functional components (cab, chassis, subframe, bodywork, hopper, tailgate, compaction and discharge systems)
- Performance indicators used in the RCV sector
Classification
- Classification of vehicles, loading devices and pick‑up systems to support consistent product categorization and procurement.
Commercial specifications and requirements
- Guidance for commercial specifications including: general vehicle information, chassis, mass and load data, vehicle dimensions, driving characteristics, capacity, loading systems, vacuum systems, compaction systems, discharge systems and hydraulic systems.
- Informative annexes illustrating main functional components, pick‑up system types, loading/discharge devices and volumes.

Keywords integrated: ISO 13155:2025, refuse collection vehicles, RCV, refuse collection truck, vocabulary, classification, commercial specifications, loading system, compaction system.

Applications

ISO 13155:2025 is practical for:

Manufacturers and OEMs - to align product descriptions, technical datasheets and body/chassis interfaces with internationally accepted terminology.
Procurement and fleet managers - to prepare clear commercial specifications and tenders for refuse collection trucks and services.
Regulators and standards bodies - to harmonize regulations, certification criteria and conformity assessment language.
Engineers and system integrators - for design, integration and verification of loading, compaction, vacuum and hydraulic systems.
Consultants, researchers and trainers - as a reference for education, research, safety guidance and interoperability in waste collection and transportation management.

Related standards

ISO 24161 - referenced as the baseline vocabulary for waste and collection vehicles; ISO 13155 provides further terminology.
Other referenced documents in definitions include ISO/TS 24159 and standards such as EN 1501‑1 for specific component terms.

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