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Load Checking Program Tracy Material Recovery&Transfer Facility 30703 S. MacArthur Drive,Tracy,CA 95377 Facility staffs assigned to perform load checks are responsible for preventing the acceptance HHW and PW. Staff assigned load checking duties have the authority to place a hold on any load in which they determine contains prohibited waste. Staff assigned load checking duties also have the authority to evacuate the area if hazardous waste is found the presents an immediate hazard to facility customers and employees. 2. Acceptable and Prohibited Wastes The following are the procedures and policies that the Tracy Material Recovery & Transfer Facility employs as elements of its load check program to prevent the acceptance of PW and properly manage conditionally accepted waste. 2.1. Acceptable Waste The Facility is authorized to accept putrescible and non-putrescible solid, semi- solid (<50% moisture content) municipal solid wastes which includes household wastes, while MRRC is authorized to accept construction/demolition waste, and various nonhazardous industrial and special wastes as authorized by the State solid waste facility permit and current regulations. 2.2. Conditionally Accepted Waste Requiring Special Handling The Facility accepts waste streams which require special handling and which are prohibited from disposal at a class III landfill and therefore cannot be comingled with waste in transfer trucks sent to the receiving landfill. The required handling of these waste streams is discussed in this section. These wastes include but are not limited to: 2.2.1. Appliances Appliances include all white goods containing Material Requiring Special Handling (MRSH) in accordance with Public Resources Code (PRC), Chapter 3.5, and Section 42160 et seq. and in the California Health and Safety Code (HSC), Chapter 6.5, Section 25211 et seq. 2.2.1.1. Appliance Handling Appliances are accepted at this facility and are delivered to the Appliance Recycling Operations Area. At that location, Freon and mercury switches are removed by staff personnel or third party workers who are Certified Appliance Recyclers. Whole appliances are handled carefully throughout the Facility so they are not crushed or damaged prior to the removal of Freon or mercury switches. 2.2.2. Universal Waste (UW) Universal waste includes cathode ray tubes (CRTs), electronic devices, light bulbs, batteries, mercury switches, and aerosol cans; that can be handled and storage until processed. 2