2022.03.01 Rules of Practice and Procedure of the Department of Environmental Management

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9-22. Everyone entering SWD facilities shall observe all posted speed limits and traffic warning signs. 9-23. Use of handheld devices while operating a vehicle is prohibited. Making phone calls and sending text messages or emails while driving is prohibited. Completing paperwork or any other type of task that would distract the driver from operating the vehicle is also prohibited. 9-24. Children under the age of 16 and all pets shall remain in the vehicle at all times. 9-25. Tools, tailgates, etc., shall be kept on, in, or under the vehicle while unloading. 9-26. Dangerous practices, such as rapid backing up to discharge loads, operating vehicles with unsecured doors, etc., are prohibited. 9-27. Loads shall be securely tied and/or covered upon arrival at the transfer station to prevent spillage. 9-28. All customers shall follow the directions of SWD personnel or County contractors before unloading. 9-29. The scavenging of unloaded material is prohibited. 9-30. Any concerns regarding a violation of safety practices should be reported to the SWD personnel. 9-31. Drinking alcoholic beverages, smoking, use of drugs, or use of firearms is prohibited. RULE 10 Organics Facilities Operating Rules 10-1. Only acceptable organics (as posted at the facilities or as published on the SWD website) and greenwaste shall be accepted at the organics facilities. Contaminated loads may be rejected. 10-2. All greenwaste, including logs and branches but excluding palm fronds, shall be 5 feet or less in length and 18 inches or less in diameter. 10-3. All greenwaste customers' vehicles shall be weighed at the scalehouse before and after unloading. Commercial and non -self -hauling customers who fail to weigh out shall be charged for the entire inbound weight. Customers who do not weigh out may be prohibited from the facility in the future. 10-4. Mulch customers may bypass the scalehouse with approval of the director. 21