Uncovered Loads

All vehicles transporting solid wastes or recyclable materials to and/or entering any solid waste or materials recovery facility owned, leased or operated by the county or any solid waste facility in the county shall have the solid waste or recyclable materials appropriately covered or confined in the vehicle by the use of tarpaulins, nets, or other devices that prevent papers, plastics, litter, and other substances from blowing or falling out of the vehicle. Said tarpaulin, net, or cover shall not be removed until said vehicle passes a designated point within the solid waste or materials recovery facility. No person may operate a vehicle without following these requirements.

Facility regulations define a tarpaulin, net, or other device as a device that is not part of the load. Straps and ropes may be used to assist in securing the load but are not considered an acceptable cover. The designated point refers to the point within the facility where the material is unloaded i.e. the tip floor, or a recycling drop-off area. Covering only prior to entering the facility is a violation of Chapter 140 of the Tompkins County Code.

Penalties

Type	Fee
Uncovered Load	$10: 1st Offense $20: 2nd Offense $40: 3rd & Additional Offenses

 

 

 

Note: All fees are subject to change.