Tipping Hall Safety Guide
KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE BETWEEN VEHICLES
Keep a distance of 10 feet between your vehicle and the one next to you. This applies to all vehicle types and sizes, from large commercial trucks to smaller residential vehicles.
STAY WITHIN THE LASER LINES
Our tipping floor is marked by red laser lines. These lines mark your lane, as well as a safe, 6-foot distance from the bunker (the opening of the trash bay). You and your vehicle should always stay at least 6 feet from the bunker.
DRESS SAFE: HIGH-VISIBILITY GEAR REQUIRED
High-visibility clothing must be worn visibly (as an outer layer) at all times when on the tipping floor. If you do not have a high-visibility vest, inform the scale house on arrival to purchase one. You must also wear closed-toed shoes with good traction. Gloves and safety glasses are also recommended. Hearing protection, if desired, can be borrowed from the operator on duty.
NO SCAVENGING
Scavenging – looking through or picking from discarded waste – is strictly prohibited at ecomaine. Violations will result in written warnings, fines, and may result in losing access to ecomaine’s tipping hall.
ENTER SLOWLY & OBEY ALL POSTED SPEED LIMITS
Do not enter the tipping hall until you get permission from the operator and the automated arm is lifted. The maximum speed on the tipping floor is 5mph. The maximum speed on the rest of the ecomaine campus is 10mph. Obey posted stop signs.
STAY WITH YOUR VEHICLE & UNLOAD EFFICIENTLY
Stay within 4 feet of your vehicle. Never cross the tipping hall without the operator’s permission. If you need assistance, motion to the operator and make sure you have their attention before approaching. Only one person should exit the vehicle unless a second is needed to unload. Anyone who exits the vehicle must wear high-visibility clothing. Children should never exit the vehicle on the tipping floor.
STAY SAFE & ALERT
Absolutely no alcohol or smoking on the tipping floor. Be vigilant and stay aware of other traffic in the area. Unstable loads from neighboring vehicles can create rolling debris.
ACCEPTABLE WASTE ONLY
For your safety, and the safety of our staff and community, follow ecomaine’s guidance on acceptable waste.
- No blowing litter. Loads must be covered when entering and exiting the facilities.
- No liquid leakage. If a leak occurs, the driver should notify the tipping hall attendant immediately to contain the spill.
- No hazardous waste. If you are aware of hazardous items in your load, notify the scale house on entry. If you identify hazardous items in your load as you are unloading, notify the attendant immediately. We will work with you to manage these items appropriately. Concealing or ignoring hazardous waste puts you, our staff, customers, and community at risk.
- Follow ecomaine acceptable waste guidelines. Learn more about what ecomaine can and can’t accept here.
SHARE THESE GUIDELINES WITH YOUR DRIVERS
If you work with drivers who bring waste to ecomaine, share these rules with them frequently to ensure that they will have a safe work experience. Download a printable copy of the tipping hall rules here.
