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Sims Metal Management-Stockton, CA Certified Appliance Recycler Application December 2017 General Sims .-Metal Management; as -one _ of ithe largest metals recyclers in California, was on the forefront of ' logistics 1,for implementing the Appliance Recycling Law before it began . Sims accepts : refrigerators , freezers, - commercial and residential air conditioners, washing machines, dryers, stoves (gas and electric) , microwaves, dishwashers, heaters, basically, any appliance with metal parts . Materials Requiring Special Handling (MRSH) with respect to major appliances (Appliances) include : (a) encapsulated PCBs and DEPH and metal encased capacitors (Capacitors) ; (b) CFCs , HCFCs and other non- CFC refrigerants (Refrigerants) ; (c) waste oil , halogenated, from contact with Refrigerants (d) gear oil from washing machines ; and (e) mercury switches and temperature control devices (Switches) , in addition to any other material that is a hazardous or universal waste when removed . Training All facility personnel designated for removal or handling of MRSH from Appliances and their supervisors are trained in the removal of Refrigerants, waste oils , Switches and Capacitors , as appropriate for that type of Appliance . There are two employees that are Certified Universal Technicians who have successfully completed an approved on-line training course in accordance with the Clean Air Act Section 608 , Universal Technician requirements . At a minimum, one certified technician may supervise others . Facility personnel and job titles are subject to change. At a minimum, training will include all training required for the handling of applicable Universal Waste and Hazardous Waste and the handling of PCB small capacitors or ballasts . New employees are trained when they start the Appliance Area. Universal Waste and Hazardous Waste training is conducted annually. Remedial training is offered by Freon Free as required . Training for removal of MRSH includes guidance from the CIWMB "Appliance Recycling Guide" (June 1998 ) . In addition : 1 . Waste Oils - New employees work under the guidance of experienced employees . 2 . Switches - The facility will use the DTSC Guidance document " SelfAraining Manual for the Removal of Mercury Switches in Appliances" as the initial training resource . New employees are trained by and work under the guidance of experienced employees . 3 . Capacitors and Ballasts - New employees work under the guidance of experienced employees . Sims Metal Management CAR Application December 2017 Page 1 E E E