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eventually relinquished to the lab. Garrett Backus asked Mr. Montijo if the EHD had his consent to take the samples. Mr. Montijo indicated that it was ok. The inspection of the yard revealed that the two plastic drums that previously contained the waste oil were empty. Mr. Montijo was not able to provide any paper work regarding the disposition of the waste oil. The parking lot appeared to be stained by oil from the vehicle repair that is being done at the site. There were several vehicles in the lot most were in a state of disrepair. There were several vehicles on the street for sale. Robert McClellon asked Mr. Montijo if the vehicle sales were part of his operation. Mr. Montijo indicated that they were not. The inspection continued to the tire black processing area. The tire black processing area consisted of a tub and two 5 gallon buckets. The tub was covered with a piece of plywood. The tub and buckets contained roofing tar cut with gasoline. The buckets were secured with tight fitting automotive hubcaps. There were obvious signs of spillage. Mr. Montijo had a 5 gallon bucket of water based tire black, but stated that his employee's won't use it. The inspection report was completed and an exit interview was conducted. Mr. Montijo was given information on where to get help for the proper handling of hazardous waste. Mr. Montijo was referred to San Joaquin County Public Works Department Solid Waste Division for information on the Small Quantity Generator Program. Mr. Montijo was given forms regarding the registration of the vehicles that haul waste tires. On May 17, 2006, Robert McClellon an employee of the EHD was driving by 2498 E. Main Street and noticed a vehicle that was parked on the street, for sale, the previous day was parked inside Mr. Montijo's fenced lot. Robert McClellon, Supervising REHS Environmental Health Department O