Yuma County implements formal set of rules at transfer sites
Andrea Turisk
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – If you plan on dropping off trash or debris at a Yuma County transfer station, pay close attention as a new ordinance is now officially setting the rules for what you can bring and how often you can visit.
From old mattresses to broken appliances, County transfer stations handle a ton of waste everyday, but now, Yuma County has implemented a formal set of rules.
“It ensures everybody on both ends, residents and staff are responsibly disposing of trash safely and responsibly,” says Kelly Fricke, Yuma County public works director.
The ordinance bans things like hazardous waste, size restrictions on how much trash you can bring at once, large car parts, and more. It also limits drop offs to one load per day.
“We just want to bring attention and enlighten the public on what we’re doing out here. We’re just trying to make all operations better. We’re also trying to keep illegal dumping and people throwing trash out into our deserts and find ways for our community to keep it a lot safer and cleaner,” says Michael Herrera, Waste management superintendent.
The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office is taking a zero-tolerance approach to illegal dumping, calling on residents to report it, and urging anyone with trash to use proper disposal site.
Yuma County says those who decide to violate the new ordinance set in place could face consequences.
“They could be turned away. We’ve had a few people here and there who come to the site overloaded…more than what’s allowed and will be turned away,” says Fricke.
Yuma County says these guidelines are set in place to protect both staff and the public, so knowing the rules before you load up your vehicle could save you time.