Working group discusses access control and staffing to keep transfer station safe and flowing

Committee members and staff pressed for access control and staffing changes at the upper transfer-station area to manage user flow and safety. One committee member said the site needs a choke point so attendants can verify stickers and direct vehicles, arguing that a single-file control will reduce confusion and protect staff.

The working group discussed staffing levels; the chair and others agreed on two people at the upper level — a compactor operator and an access controller — to help older or low-capacity users and to prevent delays. A member cautioned against adding a fee shack; alternatives discussed included Jersey barriers and signage to create a single-file entrance. Staff also described that each compactor’s doors will be locked when not in use and compressors only run when doors are closed, a safety interlock that requires the operator to control access.