Collection systems in which the containers used for the storage of wastes remain at the point of waste generation, except when moved for collection are defined as stationary-container systems. There are two main types of stationary-container system:
(1) Those in which self-loading compactors are used and
(2) Those in which manual loaded vehicles are used.
Container size and utilization are not as critical in stationary-container systems using self-loading collection vehicles equipped with a compaction mechanism as they are in the hauled-container system. Trips to the disposal site, transfer and loading methods is in the collection of residential wastes and litter. Manual methods are used for the collection of industrial wastes where pickup points are inaccessible to the collection vehicles.