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SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT 1868 East Hazelton Avenue, Stockton, California 95205-6232 Telephone: (209) 468-3420 Fax: (209) 468-3433 Web: www.sogov.org/ehd HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM INSPECTION REPORT CONTINUED Facility Facility Inspection Name: Unified Grocers Inc. Address: 1990 Piccoli Rd, Stockton Date: 5/19 & 5/22 VIOLATIONS # C1 C2 M Code Section HSC = CA Health and Safety Code; CFR = Code of Federal Regulations C1 = Class 1 violation; C2 = Class 2 violation, M = Minor violation Aerosol Cans (continued) 907 HSC 25201.16(f)(6) Failed to mark container storing aerosol cans as "Universal Waste — Aerosol Cans," "Waste Aerosol Cans," or "Used aerosol cans" 908 HSC 25201.16(g) Failed to store used aerosol cans in an accumulation container 909 HSC 25201.16(h)(3) Failed to locate aerosol can processing unit on or above a floor that is free of cracks and is sufficiently im envious to contain leaks ands ills 910 HSC 25201.16(h)(4) Failed to develop and implement a written operating procedure detailing the processing of aerosol cans 911 HSC 25201.16(i) Failed to determine if a waste generated from processing aerosol cans is a hazardous waste HSC 25201.160) Failed to submit complete notification prior to processing aerosol cans f912 13 HSC 25201.16(j)(3) Failed to submit an amended notification within 30 days of a change in procedures outlined in the notification previously submitted Appliance Recyclers 1001 HSC 25212 Illegally disposed of materials that require special handling at an unauthorized point 1002 HSC 25211.4 Operated as an appliance recycler without a valid certificate 1003 HSC 25211.3 Failed to keep appliance recycling records according to this section Other Violations 9999 X Other: See attached "Continuation - Official Inspection Report" for violation(s) not listed above. SUMMARY OF VIOLATIONS CLASS I, CLASS II, or MINOR -Notice to Comply) All violations are currently Class I1. 107. Failed to retain waste analysis on site for 3 years. At time of inspection: Waste analysis could not be provided for the wastewater and the sludge from the clarifier, near the maintenance shop, the sludge from the truck wash and the sludge from the "dump tank" near the truck wash. At the time of inspection we were told tractors, large equipment batteries, drum and other items were washed in the area that feeds the clarifier were washed in the area that feeds the clarifier. A partial analysis from 2012 for the clarifier was available. A generator shall keep records of any test results, waste analyses, or other determinations made in accordance with section 66262.11 for at least 3 years from the date that the waste was last sent to an on-site or off- site treatment, storage or disposal facility. Within 30 days, provide this office with copies of hazardous waste analyses for the past 3 years. 108. Failed to determine if a waste is a hazardous waste: At time of inspection: -metal fines generated from a grinder in the maintenance shop -9-1 gallon cans of Polyol Ester Refrigeration Lubricant with pourable amounts of liquid that were found in the scrap metal recycling bin. (and removed at time of inspection). -1 plastic coolant tank found in the trash with pourable amount of liquid in it (and removed at time of inspection). -Liquid and solids seen on the ground in the fork shop at the battery charging stations. This area, flooring and racking is heavily corroded. It was stated that the "neutralizer stuff' would be sprayed on the battery acid overfill and mopped around. -3 bottles of 16 fl. Oz. Salinaax emergency eye wash solution that was expired was thrown in the trash and removed by Neil when asked if a hazardous waste determination had been made. -Glade carpet and room odor eliminator powder was seen damaged on leaking on the warehouse floor. When Neil was asked what would happen with this item he stated a janitor would clean it up properly. During the inspection we were allowed to ask Jim Sullivan, janitor, what he would do with the carpet cleaner. He said he would sweep it up and throw it away, along with the container. He also stated things like "biodegradable simple green" would go in the trash. ALL EHD STAFF TIME ASSOCIATED WITH FAILING TO COMPLY BY THE ABOVE NOTED DATES WILL BE BILLED AT THE CURRENT HOURLY RATE. THIS FACILITY IS SUBJECT TO REINSPECTION AT ANY TIME AT EHD'S CURRENT HOURLY RATE