In 2004, Riverside County Waste Management Department developed and implemented a Traffic Direction Program that resulted in a successful control of traffic at the County operated landfills.
The Traffic Direction Program enhanced the overall safety at the Riverside landfills through better management of all vehicle and heavy equipment operation and movement on the landfill sites, including its contractors and public customers.
                 
The Department has well trained employees that can quickly recognize safety hazards, respond and correct the situation, and prevent serious accidents.  The policies include the implementation of Caltrans Uniform Traffic Control Devices and Riverside County Transportation Department Standards.  This implementation includes roadway signing and geometry.  All staff is cross-trained to also work in the Department’s Waste Recycling Program. (WRP).  
  
Customers using Riverside County landfills should expect a tight control of traffic and strict enforcement of site rules.  Customers must follow the direction of Landfill Safety Monitors or risk being banned from the landfill.
Landfill Safety Monitors are also trained and authorized to summon law enforcement for situation involving dangerous or intoxicated motorists for citation or arrest.  Landfill users that have obvious signs of intoxication are not permitted to enter the landfill site.  Alcoholic beverages and illegal drugs are also not permitted.
In addition to enhanced training, Landfill Safety Monitors are provided with the authority necessary to enforce and report safety infractions not only with the public but Department staff as well.
The County Landfills have implemented an Emergency Stop System (ESS) to enhance the safety of all personnel at the sites.  Equipment Operators and Landfill Safety Monitors are equipped with Emergency Stop System Equipment that allows them to stop heavy equipment movement immediately when they witness a potential accident. 

*Waste Recycling– Consumers can drop off computer monitors, Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) devices, televisions, electronics, tires, metal items, appliances, lawn movers, etc. for recycling at the Waste Recycling areas at each landfill.