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• UNSTABLE EXPLOSIVES <br /> (Crystallized Picric Acid, Ethers) <br /> Commonly identified by: Visual <br /> Handling Procedures: Depending on type and condition, they can be <br /> stabilized by submersion in water and/or isolated <br /> from the public and notification of the Bomb Squad. <br /> Disposal San Joaquin County Sheriff <br /> • STABLE EXPLOSIVES <br /> (Fireworks, ammunition) <br /> Commonly identified by: Visual <br /> Handling Procedures: Inform participant to take the materials to the local <br /> sheriff or fire department for proper disposal. <br /> • BIOLOGICAL/MEDICAL WASTE <br /> Commonly identified by: Visual <br /> Handling Procedures: Residents will be asked to call a local biological <br /> waste company for disposal of infectious wastes. <br /> Sharps will be accepted if placed by participant into <br /> proper containers for disposal. <br /> Disposal: Sharps Solutions <br /> • COMPRESSED CYLINDERS <br /> Commonly identified by: Visual <br /> Handling Procedures: Isolate, Package and Label <br /> Disposal: SET Environmental or Cylinder Depot <br /> • ASBESTOS <br /> Commonly identified by: Visual <br /> Handling Procedures: Material is immediately wetted with a lock down <br /> solution and double bagged. Any effected areas will <br /> be decontaminated using customary wet wipe <br /> procedures. <br /> Disposal: Allied Waste/Forward Landfill or <br /> Waste Management/Altamont Landfill <br /> • PYROPHORICS <br /> Commonly identified by: Visual <br /> Handling Procedures: Pyrophorics will be immediately separated and <br /> placed in airtight containers to prevent reaction. <br /> These chemicals are then lab-packed individually <br /> within 5-gallon containers, cushioned with <br /> vermiculite to prevent leakage. <br /> Disposal: Stericycle Facilities — Rancho Cordova, Kent, <br /> Fernley, Houston <br /> • PCBs <br /> Commonly identified by: Visual <br /> Handling Procedures: Material will be properly packaged for destructive <br /> incineration. <br /> Disposal: Stericycle Kent or Lighting Resources <br /> Page 24 of 41 <br />