Health and Safety Executive

Waste management and recycling - Civic Amenity (CA) and bring sites

Whilst Civic Amenity (CA) and bring sites (eg bottle, clothing and paper banks found in public places) are an essential part of the waste management chain, they pose certain risks to staff and members of the public.

Guidance and advice

Major injury risks include:

Help to control risks on your site by:

  • selecting and maintaining suitable equipment, especially vehicles and materials handling equipment;
  • adopting a safe site layout and traffic control measures;
  • designing and maintaining safe operating procedures;
  • organising competency training for employees; and
  • providing visitors with adequate supervision, information and instruction.

Main occupational ill-health risks:


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Updated 09.06.09