COMPLIANCE INFO_2013-2021 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

L R4PO( �QI11Ct1YI�S' Pursuant to the Public Resources Code (PRC), Section 44009, staff of the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery(CalRecycle)conducted a pre-permit inspection at Tracy Material Recovery and Transfer Facility,with the LEA. Also present during the inspection were: Christine Karl -CalRecycle, Natalia Natalia Subbotnikova-LEA, and Kurt Duren - Facility Human Resources/Safety Compliance Manager. -No violation and no area of concern was noted during this inspection. The operation of the material recovery and transfer facility(MRF/TS)was consistent with the applicable State Minimum Standards(SMS). The operation was also in conformance with the governing Solid Waste Facility Permit(SWFP). -The receipt and materials recovery and transfer operations were proceeding well at the time of the inspection. There are designated unloading bays for the commercial and public vehicles. The traffic control on the tipping floor appeared good. The Safety Compliance Manager stated that the traffic spotters are also the load checkers to prevent receipts of prohibited wastes at the tipping floor. Vehicles with commingled recyclables use a separate bay to unload recyclable materials on the floor, which is then processed on the sort line. The cleaning program throughout MRF/TS building appeared good. The facility has the services of an exterminator for rodent control. The dust control measures appeared good. There are misters inside the covered tipping floor and were turned on at the time of the inspection. A container with misting contraption is dragged around the yard to keep dust down on the surfaces and a hose is also available, if the effort needs to be supplemented for the task. Eye washes and showers are provided for the employees at two locations within the MRF/TS building. -The weather conditions in the area were slightly windy at the time of the inspection. The region can experience windy conditions, especially in the afternoon hours. The facility is located inside an old gravel mining pit,which tends to help in keeping wind blown litter remain within the confines of the facility. At the time of the inspection, CalRecycle staff and the LEA observed few scattered litter along the eastern slopes and on the driveway, that leads to the transfer trailer loading bays. The Safety Compliance Manager stated that employees collect litter daily, usually around 3:30 pm. Additionally, the yard is cleaned with the use of a Sweeper regularly. Records Review: -The tonnage and traffic volume records indicated that the levels of the receipts were within the limits specified in the SWFP. -The Log of Special Occurrences was up-to-date. There were no incidents and there were no complaints received regarding the operation. - Load checks are conducted in the operation. -Trainings are provided to employees. PERMIT REVIEW: The governing SWFP, which was issued in July 2003, specifies that the next permit review is due March 7,2017. IMPROVEMENTS NEEDED: (1)CalRecycle staff and the LEA observed an employee inside a 30 or 40-yard bin, emptying out hard plastic recyclables from a smaller container. The practice appeared unsafe, with the employee inside the bin,which might be a cause for accident. The Safety Compliance Manager stated that the task is performed by the employee at least weekly. Re- evaluate the practice for change or assessment by the appropriate agency. (2)The tonnage and traffic record keeping procedure needs to be slightly changed to allow for an easier review of the daily limits for each permitted material type. Work with the LEA to have a procedure in place that is approved by the LEA.