South Waikato District Council introduces safety precautions at rubbis

South Waikato District Council is in the process of introducing new safety measures at both the Tokoroa Landfill and Putāruru Transfer Station.

"Users of these facilities will notice additional rails across the tipping face at Tokoroa and the provision of concrete walls at Putāruru," said Andrew Pascoe, Council's Services Manager.

Mr Pascoe explained that the rails at Tokoroa are being introduced as a measure to reduce the risk of users falling down the bank into the tip itself.

"The lower rail is at waist level with a higher rail in place for those users working off their trailer" he continued.

The concrete walls at Putāruru are in place to avoid users having to throw rubbish directly into the open top bins. Rubbish is to be placed against the walls and the Contractor will transfer this material into the bins using an excavator after a reasonable quantity of material has accumulated and no users are present.

The risk of falling into rubbish can result - and has resulted - in serious injury at rubbish disposal facilities throughout the country. These safety measures are being put in place to make these sites safer for users by reducing the risks and limiting the possibility of injury. Ends Words: 203