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LEA Advisory 20 Attachment- Inspection Guidance for SW Landfills Page 33 of 52 Concerns regarding vehicle stacking should be referred to the local traffic authority or police. Special Wastes 17741 Burning Wastes If burning wastes are received, they shall be deposited in a safe area and extinguished. If burning wastes have been placed in a working face, they shall be immediately excavated, spread and extinguished. The operator shall seek advice and concurrence from local fire authorities regarding safe areas and means of extinguishing burning wastes. The inspector should note a violation if there is a fire at the site or a hot load(smoldering ashes) is received and the above procedures are not followed. The local fire authority should be informed. Observations regarding discharges of liquid from fire extinguishing should be brought to the attention of the RWQCB. Note: PRC 43022 (a) The open burning of solid waste, except for the infrequent burning of agricultural wastes, silvicultural wastes, landclearing debris,diseased trees, or debris from emergency cleanup operations, is prohibited at any solid waste facility. (b) The owners and operators of solid waste facilities shall comply with subdivision (a) on and after the effective date of the federal regulations set forth in Subpart C (commencing with Section 258.20) of Part 258 of Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations. 17742 Hazardous Wastes A site shall not accept hazardous wastes unless the site has been approved for the particular waste involved. At sites where hazardous materials are processed,precautions must be taken to eliminate or control dusts,fumes, mists, vapors or gases that may be produced in quantities and under conditions which may have harmful effects on site personnel, the general public or animals. Except for waste containing more than 1% friable asbestos, no waste which is defined as hazardous waste and not excluded under Title 22, CCR, Sections 66261.2, 66261.3 and 66261.4 (Appendix F), may be legally disposed at a Class III landfill. Hazardous wastes that are received and separated from the waste stream must be handled with the proper precautions to protect site personnel, the public, or animals, until disposed of properly. These include adequate packaging, labeling and secure storage until removal, appropriate personal protective equipment and adequate personnel decontamination facilities. Illegal receipt or storage of hazardous waste should be brought to the attention of the DTSC or the local agency which is responsible for the implementation of the hazardous waste program. Some examples of hazardous wastes that may be found at solid waste (Class H or III) disposal sites include used motor oil, latex and solvent-based paints,paint thinners, batteries, antifreeze, medical waste, and other household hazardous wastes. Oil: Concerns regarding oil storage and spillage should be brought to the attention of the appropriate agency (DTSC and/or RWQCB). Note: Up to 5,000 gallons of used oil may be legally stored for up to 90 days with proper secondary http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/pe/advisory/20/attacli20/20attch l.htm 8/11/98