Safety Vest Policy
At LCSWMA, safety is our number one priority.
Wearing proper attire in tipping areas has always been a requirement and is included in our Rules and Regulations. In the past, we have provided customers with safety vests in the event they arrived on-site without proper attire, but we had to discontinue this practice as too many vests were not being returned. We require all customers, including vehicle passengers, to arrive on-site wearing high-visibility attire to avoid purchasing a vest.
EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 1, 2022
All customers entering the tipping area, including vehicle passengers, are required to wear a high-visibility vest or appropriately visible garment (shirt, jacket, sweatshirt) at all times. As of February 1, 2022, if a visitor arrives without proper safety attire, a fluorescent vest may be purchased onsite for $10.
FAQ: Do customers have to buy the vest from LCSWMA?
No. Any appropriately visible safety attire is acceptable in tipping areas.
What is considered appropriate safety attire?
All Persons entering the main tip areas at the Transfer Station tip floor, Waste-To-Energy Facility tip floor, and Landfill tipping area MUST wear some type of fluorescent garment (vest, shirt, jacket, sweatshirt) and shall be appropriately dressed to prevent injury, including wearing appropriate closed-toed shoes. Children must always remain in vehicles at LCSWMA Facilities.
Is everyone in the vehicle required to wear safety attire, or just the driver?
Safety is a priority at LCSWMA. Although many passengers do not intend to exit the vehicle during a visit, it is our experience that passengers respond quickly when help is needed to unload waste. For the safety of all our visitors, we require that everyone in the tipping area, including passengers, wear appropriate safety clothing.
Thank you for helping us keep our visitors, employees, and you safe!