To reduce litter, state law and local ordinances require all loads to be secured, eliminating the risk of any part of the load escaping from the vehicle.

Any vehicle arriving at MWA facilities with unsecured loads, inadequately covered loads or loads not totally enclosed as described below will be charged a waste service fee in addition to the regular tipping fee.  Effective immediately, any vehicle weighing 25,000 pounds or more will incur a $100 tarping fee for unsecured loads, and vehicles weighing less than 25,000 pounds will incur a $10 tarping fee.

Clarification Points
1. Rear-load trucks do not require tarping of the hopper if the hauler has extended the blade to completely cover the waste and if no waste is transported in the hopper.

2. Front-load trucks do not require tarping of the receiving hopper if an alternate material (i.e., metal) is used to totally enclose the opening. An attached front-load bin does not require tarping if there is no waste in the bin.

3. Roll-off container loads must be secured. Most haulers have automated tarping devices. A tarp must be used for all open-top, roll-off containers. Enclosed roll-off compactor containers require a tarp or other material to be used on the opening.

Please note that this is a covered vehicle policy to reduce litter. The use of tarps is only one method that the haulers may use to cover a vehicle. The attendant may need to make a determination regarding whether a load is adequately secured to prevent litter.

If there are any questions regarding the policy or clarification points, please contact the Operations Manager at 967-2076.