SOUTHERN CIVIC AMENITY SITE

General Rules and Regulations

The Southern Amenity Site is the green composting / recycling centre for the six parishes in the south of the Island.
The Boards policy is to recycle and reuse as much as possible.
You can make all the difference by sorting out the items you are discarding,

PLEASE ASK FOR ADVICE IF YOU NEED IT

Opening Times
Monday - Thursday 10.00am-400pm
Friday 10.00am-3.30pm
Sat. and Sunday 10.00am-4.30pm (4.00pm December-February)
Closed New Years Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Tynwald day
The Site may have to close in the day due to weather conditions or loading the skips etc.

Site Rules
1. In the interest of safety, members of the public are asked to note that the Operatives on the Site have full authority.
2. Any person deemed to be causing a nuisance will be asked to leave the Site and must comply with that request.
3. Children and animals, must at all times, remain inside the vehicle they arrived in.

4. To avoid misunderstanding permission should be obtained from the Operatives before removing articles from the Site.
5. Any item removed from the Site is done so at the individuals own risk, the Board cannot be responsible if the said item is faulty or dangerous, this particularly applies to electrical items or children’s toys. It is the recommendation of the Board that all items undergo a safety check by a qualified person.
6. No sealed bags/containers should be opened, except by the Operatives to check on its contents.
7. PLEASE DO NOT CLIMB ON OR OVER THE RUBBISH IN THE BAYS NOR THROW ITEMS.
8. When parking your vehicle please back into the bays follow the one way system and co-operate with any instructions given by the Operatives. Ensure your vehicle does not cause an obstruction or danger to other users of the site.
9. Any one arriving in Commercial type vehicle/car with business logo on, should report to an Operative even if the items in the vehicle are from home, this avoids any misunderstanding as to its source.

All Users enter the Site at their own risk. It may be necessary to cordon off areas of the site, for Safety reasons, i.e. whilst loading the skips, please do not enter these areas under any circumstances.

The Site cannot take, (This list may change to comply with legislation and the Incinerator coming on line) Food waste, elm wood, tyres, asbestos, gas bottles, clinical waste, cooking oil, fire extinguishers, fireworks, ammunition, please avoid leaving loose plastic bags.
Ring WOMU. 686540 for advice on alternative routes.
Fridges/Freezers will be accepted only with a cheque made out to Manx Waste Solutions from £28.79
Old tools/ sewing machines will be collected for refurbishment and then sent overseas for aid purposes
The Board reserves the right to ask local householders for a financial contribution if they bring heavy loads such as large DIY jobs, rubble that cannot be reclaimed, house clearance, etc. to the site. (Cost approx. £10-15 a tonne)

The Board is trying to serve the Local Community if you have any ideas regarding recycling then please contact the Clerk, Mrs A. Butler on 836202. (Monday-Friday) A recycling leaflet is available on request.
Please do not leave items at the gate if the site is closed, this could lead to Prosecution
ALL commercial users must be registered
Commercial Gardeners and domestic gardeners doing large jobs will be charged.
Commercial Users please apply to the Southern Civic Amenity Site Board c/o the Site if you if you wish to register. The Operatives are within their rights if they suspect a load is Commercial and you are not registered to turn you away. All Commercial Rubbish must be paid for.
Remain in your vehicle on the weighbridge; after disembarking your ticket will be issued to you in the vehicle.

Green Waste. This service is free except for Commercial Gardeners or unless you are bringing in regular large loads i.e. from tree felling or a garden clearance. In which case a charge may be applied
Please separate and place in appropriate area and empty out of bags etc. Do not leave metal, stone, plastics in this Bay.
Noxious weeds, palm leaves should be put in the General Waste area.

Waste Oil Your oil can be left next to the container and the Operatives will dispose of it in due course we do not accept petrol, chemicals, cooking oil etc. No large drums please

Recycling Area Items taken and left in this area are done so at the Publics own risk, the Board can not be held responsible for faulty items and recommend all things taken are checked over by a suitably qualified person.

Health and Safety It is impossible to have notices covering all eventualities and it is everyone’s responsibility to be aware of the potential risks of using an Amenity Site and act accordingly to ensure their own safety and that of others