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n were released on or beneath theproperty. The substances bill also requires lessees or renters to notify the prop- erty owner upon discovering the presence or suspected presence of hazardous substances. Chapter 17.0 - Programs for Small Quantity Generators (SQGs) • SQGs in the County generated an estimated 8,518 tons of hazardous waste in 1986. • Over 990 businesses have thus far been registered in the County. as small quantity generators. Hazardous materials inventory data have been computerized and made available to County communications (911) and the County fire departments for emergency use. The County intends to inspect businesses subject to emergency . response requirements once a year. Chapter 18.0 - Programs for Household Hazardous Wastes • Typical household hazardous wastes include paints, sol - vents, oven cleaners, photographic chemicals, waste oil , insecticides and any products that are labeled poison, corrosive, flammable, or toxic. • The County's transfer stations and refuse sites have implemented load-checking programs to discourage attempts to dispose of hazardous waste in solid waste landfills. Chapter 19.0 - Infectious Wastes • Infectious waste is a category of hazardous z dous waste. Generators of infectious waste are responsible for seg- regating it from other waste and ensuring its proper containment, handling, treatment, and disposal . • As required by State law, infectious waste is segregated at the point of generation and remains segregated until it is rendered noninfectious or disposed of at a sanitary landfill . • In the County, 43 local health facilities (9 of which are hospitals) are under permit and annual inspection by the Local Health District. • These licensed facilities are allowed to store wastes longer -than 4 days (fresh) or 90 days (frozen) if they have a hazardous waste facility (HWF) permit or if the PJ9 9390502D.00D 4-7 Rev. 1 11/08/88