Keep a pair of boots in the boot

PLANNING to visit your local Waste Transfer Station? Make sure you bring a pair of enclosed shoes with you.

Cassowary Coast Regional Council are serious about safety and are dedicated to providing a safe waste facility for use by all within the community.

That is why, as of the 1 August 2021, a set of site entry conditions at all Waste Transfer Stations in the region will be in place.

One of the conditions is that everyone must wear suitable enclosed footwear.

Unloading and loading material can put you and others at risk of accidentally dropping material and causing injury. Wearing suitable enclosed shoes with a decent sole will also protect you from accidentally stepping onto hazardous objects. To protect yourself from possible permanent injury, everyone on site must wear suitable enclosed footwear. Bare feet, thongs, sandals, crocs or shoes with thin material covering toes are not permitted.

Failure to comply with the

following site entry conditions could result in refusal of entry. 1. Wear suitable enclosed footwear. 2. Children must be supervised at all times.

3. Smoking is prohibited on site. 4. Animals must remain in vehicles at all times. 5. Comply with signage and requests of site staff is mandatory at all times.