This presentation highlights the benefits of international standardization in the context of municipal equipment and illustrates how standards support industries and municipalities. Discover how standardization reduces trade barriers, fosters global collaboration, and accelerates innovation while providing a common technical language. The presentation will focus on current and upcoming projects in ISO/TC 297 ("Waste collection and transportation management") and ISO/TC 195/SC 2 ("Road operation machinery and associated equipment“), with the aim of motivating stakeholders to join the standardization work and contribute to shaping the future of the sector.