Safety is the top priority of the Ada County Landfill. To ensure that everyone is able to use the landfill there are rules and regulations that the Board of Ada County Commissioners have put into place.
Rules for Everyone:
- Absolutely NO smoking anywhere at the landfill
- No hikers or bicyclists
- Follow all road signs
- Secure your load properly as per public road requirements (see below)
- Remain off your cell phone
- Follow the directives of Ada County Employees
TRAFFIC SAFETY is a part of everyday life at the landfill. Private vehicles, commercial haulers, county vehicles, and various types of heavy equipment all run on landfill roads. Trucks are entering and exiting landfill roads continuously. To ease traffic congestion and maintain safety, follow strategically placed traffic signs.
Traffic patterns at the landfill are clearly marked. Contractors and clients have different entrances and ways of accessing the landfill. Customers will proceed up the hill to the scale house. Each vehicle is weighed upon entering the landfill. Type of waste to be deposited will determine which direction to go after the scale house. It is imperative that all vehicles obey the posted signs and landfill personnel at all times.
Heavy Equipment Vehicles have the right-of-way and often have limited visibility. Remember, you are visiting an active landfill. Take caution.
Parking along roads and at dirt turn-outs is for emergency use only. There is one safe designated roadside turn-around. It is clearly marked.
We are not responsible for vehicle damage or loss of personal items.
Current Road Conditions: We make every effort to keep roads in good condition. During the winter months, 4-Wheel Drive is often advised and sometimes required. Check our website daily for alerts and recommendations.
The Household Hazardous Waste Facility is located on the left before the Scale House.
SECURING YOUR LOAD is another important part of vehicular safety.
It is critical that every load coming to the landfill is secured properly. Failure to properly secure your load can cause your load to be lost on the road, leaving the road littered and hazardous. The potential for damage to other vehicles and accidents is increased. If cleanup is required after losing your load, or any part of your load, you may be billed for the cleanup of the load. Additionally, Ada County Sheriff routinely monitors the road to the landfill. If you are detected without a properly secured load, you can be cited.
How to Secure Your Load:
- For smaller items or loose items, such as leaves, tree branches, and general household waste- cover your load with a tarp and secure with rope to keep your load fully secure.
- Furniture, refrigerators, and other large items must be fully secured with rope to the trailer or pickup.
FOLLOW THE DIRECTIVES OF ADA COUNTY EMPLOYEES. Ada County Employees are present in all areas of the landfill. Their primary function is to ensure the safety of all customers and contractors who use the landfill.
Rules for Customers:
- Children and Pets must remain in vehicle at all times
- NO SCAVENGING!
Small children and pets are welcome at the landfill, however, it is imperative that they remain in the vehicle and not exit for any reason while unloading waste.
Unfortunately, we are unable to assist customers with unloading. Please come prepared to unload your own garbage and recyclables. You can always bring a friend!
Scavenging is strictly prohibited at the Ada County Landfill. Scavenging can include but is not limited to: removing any item that is put into the landfill; removing any item from the recycling areas; removing items from the Household Hazardous Waste Facility that are not on the recycling shelf; removing any item that is the property of or part of the Ada County Landfill.
Rules for Contractors:
- Wear safety gear
- Obey signs and landfill personnel
Safety gear is to be worn at all times, including appropriate footwear and bright safety vests with reflective tape.
Contractor drivers are to obey posted signs and landfill personnel at all times.
Questions?
Ada County Landfill
(208) 577-4725
[email protected]