Landfill Site Rules

PERMIT : GLB_ FOR DISPOSAL OF GENERAL, DRY, NON-HAZARDOUS WASTE ONLY

This waste disposal site is operated under contract by Pikitup Johannesburg (Pty) Ltd and right of admission is reserved. Violation of site protocol may lead to temporary or permanent expulsion from the waste disposal facility, together with possible prosecution, depending on the nature and / or frequency of the default.

• Only general, dry, non-hazardous waste may be disposed of on this facility.
• Our landfill sites are there for the disposal of general domestic waste. No green waste, hazardous waste e.g. depleted fluorescent lamps and asbestos products, batteries containing hydrochloric acids; and also tyres are allowed at our landfill sites. Condemned food stuffs is only accepted at our Ennerdale Landfill facility.
• Builders rubble is accepted at the Pikitup landfill sites. A fee of R 107.00 per ton is however charged for builders rubble with a diameter of more than 300 mm. Clean builders rubble (i.e. rubble not mixed with plastic, steel, etc)that measure between 150 and 300 mm diameter will be accepted free of charge at the landfills as it can be used for landfill cover. Small quantities of builders waste( not more than a wheel barrow full ) is accepted at the garden sites.
• The contractor is legally bound to operate the site strictly according to the operational contract and instructions from the operating contractor’s personnel must be adhered to.
• The waste disposal site and all its facilities are used at the user’s own risk. The user exonerates PIKITUP and its personnel from any claim for loss or damages of any nature whatsoever originating / emanating directly or indirectly from the use of the facility.
• All drums and containers will be inspected at the weighbridge prior to disposal at the workface. No sealed containers will be accepted on site.
• Empty containers displaying hazard or warning decals will not be permitted on this facility.
• Waste is only to be disposed of within the demarcated area or in the designated containers indicated by the operating contractor’s personnel.
• Site users are responsible for off-loading their vehicles and must provide adequate labour and equipment.
• Scavenging by vehicle drivers and / or their assistants will lead to blacklisting of their vehicles.
• No open fires or the burning of waste is allowed on the site.
• Speed limits must not be exceeded and traffic rules must be adhered to.
• Road signs must be obeyed.
• Open or partially open trucks or containers must be covered with properly installed nets.
• Children are not allowed to enter the site, unless accompanied by an adult. Neither are they allowed to leave vehicles in areas other than the public disposal area, and also only whilst under adult supervision.
• No vehicles may exceed the legal payloads or have waste stacked in areas not designed to carry waste.
• Vehicle’s load mass must be verified whilst still on site.
• Transactions and invoicing of account holders will be according to the indicated tariff structure.
• Visitors must adhere to all security arrangements on site and users of the facility are not allowed to bring fire-arms into the security area.
• An administration penalty will be levied if incorrect or misleading information is provided by vehicle drivers.
• Prior permission is to be obtained, in writing, from the General Manager: Disposal for any photographs or filming
  

D HARRIS

GENERAL MANAGER : DISPOSAL

9/12/2005