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the general public self haul side of the transfer building. Non -refrigeration units, such as washers and dryers, are staged in the appliance processing area on the tipping floor (see Figure 2). The Recycling Materials Staging/ Secondary Processing Area south of the station is used as a secondary staging area for appliance processing to allow for flexibility in times of overflow. The LMRF&TS contracts with a DTSC Certified Appliance Recycler (CAR) to meet State mandates that require a certified CAR remove all materials that require special handling from major appliances prior to recycling to ensure that these materials have been properly managed. The CAR inspects each major appliance for materials that require special handling. When identified, these materials are removed and placed in the appropriate waste container. Wastes removed include Freon and other refrigerants, mercury switches and temperature sensing devices, used oil from compressors and transmissions, metal encased capacitors and any parts that contain encased polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) or Di-ethylhexylphthalate (DEHP). Refrigeration units such as refrigerators, freezers, A/C units, and drinking water dispensers can contain Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), such as Freon, Hydrochloro-fluorocarbons (HCFCs), and other non -CFC refrigerants. (See Appendix I for detailed description of appliance recycling.) Safety Precautions The contracted Recycler's personnel assist County supervisors and staff in the proper identification of all appliances containing materials that require special handling. To ensure worker safety, appliance processing is only performed at times when the compactor is not in operation. Only qualified trained personnel are permitted to work in the Appliance Processing Area. All personnel working in the Appliance Processing Area are required to wear highly visible safety vests, safety glasses, hard hats, gloves, and proper footwear. In addition, all mobile equipment is equipped with an audible back up alarm and working lights. Due to the level of technical understanding required, and potential for injury, removal of materials that require special handling may only be performed by certified trained technicians. Training includes the instruction of proper operation of evacuation equipment, and EPA Refrigeration Technician Certification to remove and properly manage materials that require special handling from discarded major appliances. AGRICULTURAL PLASTIC RECYCLING — Since 1994, LMRF&TS has hosted quarterly Agricultural Pesticide Container Collection Events for growers to bring triple -rinsed, punctured agricultural containers free of charge. A recycler arrives on-site at LMRF&TS and hauls the plastic away for remanufacturing into new containers, recycled lumber, etc. 3.1.4.2 STORAGE OF SALVAGED OR RECYCLED MATERIALS Storage of salvaged or recycled materials is performed in accordance with 14 CCR, Section 17409.3 (d). There is no long-term storage of recyclable materials at the LMRF&TS. All recyclable materials are stored in containers and bins. Containers for glass are located outside the MRF building. Waste oil is accepted from the public and is stored in a double walled, 1,000 gallon tank located at the northern end of the Transfer Station building as shown on Figure 5. The oil is removed by Evergreen Environmental on a regular basis. All recovered wood waste is stored on a concrete floor adjacent to the western wall of the Transfer Station and transported to wood processor for processing. Lovelace MRF and Transfer Station Department of Public Works/Solid Waste Division Transfer Processing Report -20- County of San Joaquin -Revised 8/15/07