The generation or collection rate was affected by loss time. Table 5 shows generation rate by between 7.0% and 33.5% of the nominal collection rate. The difference was significant at P = .05. The impact was greatest at 33.5% on truck 053 in zone 3 with area of 1.0 km2, and the percentage difference was least (7.0%) for truck 060 in Zone 4. The loss time seemed to have extended the period for extra wastes to be thrown into the container thereby increasing the set out rate. Also the loss time reduced effective operation hours, thereby minimizing the daily operation hours.